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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.11, 2,254.71 and 722.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.11, 2,254.71 and 722.99 is: 1,084.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.11 : 2,254.71 = 722.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.11/2,254.71 = 722.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.11x = 2,254.71 × 722.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.11x = 1,630,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,132.78/1,503.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.51

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