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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.67, 2,250.79 and 1,092.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.67, 2,250.79 and 1,092.70 is: 1,635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.67 : 2,250.79 = 1,092.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.67/2,250.79 = 1,092.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.67x = 2,250.79 × 1,092.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.67x = 2,459,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,438.23/1,503.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.62

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