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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.13, 1,504.74 and 345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.13, 1,504.74 and 345 is: 517.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.13 : 1,504.74 = 345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.13/1,504.74 = 345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.13x = 1,504.74 × 345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.13x = 519,135.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,135.30/1,003.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.52

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