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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.40, 2,253.12 and 1,088.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.40, 2,253.12 and 1,088.32 is: 1,631.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.40 : 2,253.12 = 1,088.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.40/2,253.12 = 1,088.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.40x = 2,253.12 × 1,088.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.40x = 2,452,117.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,117.73/1,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.05

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