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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.61, 2,256.10 and 579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.61, 2,256.10 and 579.08 is: 868.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.61 : 2,256.10 = 579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.61/2,256.10 = 579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.61x = 2,256.10 × 579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.61x = 1,306,466.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,466.58/1,503.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.89

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