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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.52, 2,255.95 and 955.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.52, 2,255.95 and 955.55 is: 1,433.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.52 : 2,255.95 = 955.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.52/2,255.95 = 955.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.52x = 2,255.95 × 955.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.52x = 2,155,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,673.02/1,503.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.76

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