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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.72, 1,503.83 and 668.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.72, 1,503.83 and 668.46 is: 1,003.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.72 : 1,503.83 = 668.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.72/1,503.83 = 668.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.72x = 1,503.83 × 668.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.72x = 1,005,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,250.20/1,001.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.52

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