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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.37, 2,257.22 and 1,179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.37, 2,257.22 and 1,179.91 is: 1,771.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.37 : 2,257.22 = 1,179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.37/2,257.22 = 1,179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.37x = 2,257.22 × 1,179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.37x = 2,663,316.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,663,316.45/1,503.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.56

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