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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.43, 2,251.85 and 1,240.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.43, 2,251.85 and 1,240.48 is: 1,857.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.43 : 2,251.85 = 1,240.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.43/2,251.85 = 1,240.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.43x = 2,251.85 × 1,240.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.43x = 2,793,363.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,363.63/1,503.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,857.99

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