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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.14, 2,253.58 and 1,132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.14, 2,253.58 and 1,132.56 is: 1,697.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.14 : 2,253.58 = 1,132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.14/2,253.58 = 1,132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.14x = 2,253.58 × 1,132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.14x = 2,552,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,552,314.56/1,503.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.99

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