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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.63, 2,255.18 and 638.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.63, 2,255.18 and 638.01 is: 956.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.63 : 2,255.18 = 638.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.63/2,255.18 = 638.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.63x = 2,255.18 × 638.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.63x = 1,438,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,824.20/1,503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.90

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