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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.65, 2,075.28 and 1,148.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.65, 2,075.28 and 1,148.99 is: 1,585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.65 : 2,075.28 = 1,148.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.65/2,075.28 = 1,148.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.65x = 2,075.28 × 1,148.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.65x = 2,384,475.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,475.97/1,503.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.79

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