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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.16, 1,503.65 and 344.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.16, 1,503.65 and 344.43 is: 516.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.16 : 1,503.65 = 344.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.16/1,503.65 = 344.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.16x = 1,503.65 × 344.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.16x = 517,894.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,894.65/1,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.26

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