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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.13, 1,503.37 and 447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.13, 1,503.37 and 447.04 is: 670.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.13 : 1,503.37 = 447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.13/1,503.37 = 447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.13x = 1,503.37 × 447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.13x = 672,056.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,056.77/1,002.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.63

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