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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.41, 2,255.96 and 810.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.41, 2,255.96 and 810.06 is: 1,215.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.41 : 2,255.96 = 810.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.41/2,255.96 = 810.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.41x = 2,255.96 × 810.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.41x = 1,827,459.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,459.23/1,503.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.55

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