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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.99, 2,255.96 and 773.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.99, 2,255.96 and 773.15 is: 1,159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.99 : 2,255.96 = 773.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.99/2,255.96 = 773.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.99x = 2,255.96 × 773.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.99x = 1,744,195.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,195.47/1,503.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.71

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