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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,552.93, 2,325.58 and 1,003.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,552.93, 2,325.58 and 1,003.44 is: 1,502.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,552.93 : 2,325.58 = 1,003.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,552.93/2,325.58 = 1,003.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,552.93x = 2,325.58 × 1,003.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,552.93x = 2,333,580.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,580.00/1,552.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.69

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