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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.02, 1,503.81 and 454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.02, 1,503.81 and 454.92 is: 682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.02 : 1,503.81 = 454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.02/1,503.81 = 454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.02x = 1,503.81 × 454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.02x = 684,113.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,113.25/1,003.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.05

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