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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.75, 2,255.63 and 1,271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.75, 2,255.63 and 1,271.95 is: 1,907.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.75 : 2,255.63 = 1,271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.75/2,255.63 = 1,271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.75x = 2,255.63 × 1,271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.75x = 2,869,056.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,056.42/1,503.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.94

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