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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.14, 1,505.36 and 455.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.14, 1,505.36 and 455.35 is: 683.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.14 : 1,505.36 = 455.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.14/1,505.36 = 455.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.14x = 1,505.36 × 455.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.14x = 685,465.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,465.68/1,003.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.32

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