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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.10, 1,504.61 and 353.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.10, 1,504.61 and 353.81 is: 530.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.10 : 1,504.61 = 353.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.10/1,504.61 = 353.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.10x = 1,504.61 × 353.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.10x = 532,349.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,349.38/1,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.71

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