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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.34, 2,283.68 and 1,003.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.34, 2,283.68 and 1,003.77 is: 1,502.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.34 : 2,283.68 = 1,003.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.34/2,283.68 = 1,003.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.34x = 2,283.68 × 1,003.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.34x = 2,292,282.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,282.51/1,525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.81

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