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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.63, 1,503.75 and 309.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.63, 1,503.75 and 309.19 is: 463.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.63 : 1,503.75 = 309.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.63/1,503.75 = 309.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.63x = 1,503.75 × 309.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.63x = 464,948.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,948.61/1,002.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.73

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