Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003, 1,504.50 and 319
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,003, 1,504.50 and 319 is: 478.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,003 : 1,504.50 = 319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,003/1,504.50 = 319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,003x = 1,504.50 × 319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,003x = 479,935.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 479,935.50/1,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 478.50
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