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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.39, 1,503.61 and 309.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.39, 1,503.61 and 309.07 is: 463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.39 : 1,503.61 = 309.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.39/1,503.61 = 309.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.39x = 1,503.61 × 309.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.39x = 464,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,713.22/1,002.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.61

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