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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.08, 1,504.38 and 586.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.08, 1,504.38 and 586.32 is: 879.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.08 : 1,504.38 = 586.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.08/1,504.38 = 586.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.08x = 1,504.38 × 586.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.08x = 882,048.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,048.08/1,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.34

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