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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.23, 2,255.54 and 773.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.23, 2,255.54 and 773.33 is: 1,160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.23 : 2,255.54 = 773.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.23/2,255.54 = 773.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.23x = 2,255.54 × 773.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.23x = 1,744,261.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,261.60/1,503.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.35

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