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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.46, 1,503.46 and 482.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.46, 1,503.46 and 482.14 is: 723.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.46 : 1,503.46 = 482.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.46/1,503.46 = 482.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.46x = 1,503.46 × 482.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.46x = 724,872.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,872.23/1,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.09

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