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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.15, 1,503.69 and 569.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.15, 1,503.69 and 569.38 is: 853.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.15 : 1,503.69 = 569.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.15/1,503.69 = 569.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.15x = 1,503.69 × 569.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.15x = 856,171.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,171.01/1,003.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.48

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