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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.37, 2,286.68 and 1,003.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.37, 2,286.68 and 1,003.12 is: 1,506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.37 : 2,286.68 = 1,003.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.37/2,286.68 = 1,003.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.37x = 2,286.68 × 1,003.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.37x = 2,293,803.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,803.71/1,522.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.73

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