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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.12, 2,256.21 and 1,008.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.12, 2,256.21 and 1,008.03 is: 1,513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.12 : 2,256.21 = 1,008.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.12/2,256.21 = 1,008.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.12x = 2,256.21 × 1,008.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.12x = 2,274,327.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,327.37/1,503.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.07

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