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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.72, 2,253.78 and 854.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.72, 2,253.78 and 854.88 is: 1,281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.72 : 2,253.78 = 854.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.72/2,253.78 = 854.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.72x = 2,253.78 × 854.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.72x = 1,926,711.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,926,711.45/1,503.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.30

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