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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.51, 2,253.34 and 636.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.51, 2,253.34 and 636.63 is: 954.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.51 : 2,253.34 = 636.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.51/2,253.34 = 636.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.51x = 2,253.34 × 636.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.51x = 1,434,543.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,543.84/1,503.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.13

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