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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.64, 2,255.73 and 773.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.64, 2,255.73 and 773.02 is: 1,159.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.64 : 2,255.73 = 773.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.64/2,255.73 = 773.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.64x = 2,255.73 × 773.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.64x = 1,743,724.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,724.40/1,503.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.67

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