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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.54, 2,325.91 and 1,003.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.54, 2,325.91 and 1,003.86 is: 1,504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.54 : 2,325.91 = 1,003.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.54/2,325.91 = 1,003.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.54x = 2,325.91 × 1,003.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.54x = 2,334,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,888.01/1,551.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.88

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