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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.19, 1,504.76 and 454.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.19, 1,504.76 and 454.99 is: 682.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.19 : 1,504.76 = 454.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.19/1,504.76 = 454.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.19x = 1,504.76 × 454.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.19x = 684,650.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,650.75/1,003.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.47

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