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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.08, 2,254.20 and 636.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.08, 2,254.20 and 636.80 is: 955.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.08 : 2,254.20 = 636.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.08/2,254.20 = 636.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.08x = 2,254.20 × 636.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.08x = 1,435,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,474.56/1,503.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.02

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