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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.28, 2,253.84 and 681.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.28, 2,253.84 and 681.13 is: 1,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.28 : 2,253.84 = 681.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.28/2,253.84 = 681.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.28x = 2,253.84 × 681.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.28x = 1,535,158.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,158.04/1,503.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.21

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