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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.30, 2,253.66 and 1,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.30, 2,253.66 and 1,064.76 is: 1,596.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.30 : 2,253.66 = 1,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.30/2,253.66 = 1,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.30x = 2,253.66 × 1,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.30x = 2,399,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,607.02/1,503.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.23

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