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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.83, 2,256.15 and 530.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.83, 2,256.15 and 530.03 is: 795.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.83 : 2,256.15 = 530.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.83/2,256.15 = 530.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.83x = 2,256.15 × 530.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.83x = 1,195,827.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,827.18/1,503.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.19

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