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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.44, 2,255.50 and 681.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.44, 2,255.50 and 681.95 is: 1,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.44 : 2,255.50 = 681.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.44/2,255.50 = 681.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.44x = 2,255.50 × 681.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.44x = 1,538,140.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,140.29/1,503.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.08

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