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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.06, 2,254.98 and 529.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.06, 2,254.98 and 529.26 is: 794.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.06 : 2,254.98 = 529.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.06/2,254.98 = 529.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.06x = 2,254.98 × 529.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.06x = 1,193,470.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,470.71/1,503.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.03

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