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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.55, 2,253.81 and 845.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.55, 2,253.81 and 845.74 is: 1,267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.55 : 2,253.81 = 845.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.55/2,253.81 = 845.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.55x = 2,253.81 × 845.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.55x = 1,906,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,138.50/1,503.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.76

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