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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.15, 1,503.82 and 387.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.15, 1,503.82 and 387.26 is: 580.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.15 : 1,503.82 = 387.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.15/1,503.82 = 387.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.15x = 1,503.82 × 387.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.15x = 582,374.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,374.22/1,003.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.54

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