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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.96, 1,503 and 482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.96, 1,503 and 482.80 is: 723.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.96 : 1,503 = 482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.96/1,503 = 482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.96x = 1,503 × 482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.96x = 725,648.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,648.40/1,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.51

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