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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.71, 2,251.46 and 1,015.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.71, 2,251.46 and 1,015.79 is: 1,520.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.71 : 2,251.46 = 1,015.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.71/2,251.46 = 1,015.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.71x = 2,251.46 × 1,015.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.71x = 2,286,994.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,994.22/1,503.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.91

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