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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.40, 2,283.77 and 1,003.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.40, 2,283.77 and 1,003.83 is: 1,502.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.40 : 2,283.77 = 1,003.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.40/2,283.77 = 1,003.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.40x = 2,283.77 × 1,003.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.40x = 2,292,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,516.84/1,525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.90

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