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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.11, 1,503.24 and 308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.11, 1,503.24 and 308.81 is: 463.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.11 : 1,503.24 = 308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.11/1,503.24 = 308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.11x = 1,503.24 × 308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.11x = 464,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,215.54/1,002.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.24

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