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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.68, 2,253.20 and 810.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.68, 2,253.20 and 810.48 is: 1,214.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.68 : 2,253.20 = 810.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.68/2,253.20 = 810.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.68x = 2,253.20 × 810.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.68x = 1,826,173.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,173.54/1,503.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.47

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