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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.91, 2,255.77 and 579.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.91, 2,255.77 and 579.43 is: 869.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.91 : 2,255.77 = 579.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.91/2,255.77 = 579.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.91x = 2,255.77 × 579.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.91x = 1,307,060.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,060.81/1,503.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.11

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