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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.74, 2,251.94 and 1,040.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.74, 2,251.94 and 1,040.28 is: 1,557.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.74 : 2,251.94 = 1,040.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.74/2,251.94 = 1,040.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.74x = 2,251.94 × 1,040.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.74x = 2,342,648.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,648.14/1,503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.88

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