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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.94, 2,255.88 and 530.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.94, 2,255.88 and 530.02 is: 795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.94 : 2,255.88 = 530.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.94/2,255.88 = 530.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.94x = 2,255.88 × 530.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.94x = 1,195,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,661.52/1,503.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.02

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