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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.29, 2,254.94 and 463.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.29, 2,254.94 and 463.26 is: 694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.29 : 2,254.94 = 463.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.29/2,254.94 = 463.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.29x = 2,254.94 × 463.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.29x = 1,044,626.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,626.99/1,503.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.89

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