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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.03, 1,503.48 and 533.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.03, 1,503.48 and 533.39 is: 800.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.03 : 1,503.48 = 533.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.03/1,503.48 = 533.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.03x = 1,503.48 × 533.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.03x = 801,935.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,935.50/1,002.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.31

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