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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.16, 2,254.14 and 637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.16, 2,254.14 and 637 is: 955.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.16 : 2,254.14 = 637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.16/2,254.14 = 637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.16x = 2,254.14 × 637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.16x = 1,435,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,887.18/1,503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.25

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