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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.25, 1,502.60 and 483.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.25, 1,502.60 and 483.63 is: 724.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.25 : 1,502.60 = 483.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.25/1,502.60 = 483.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.25x = 1,502.60 × 483.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.25x = 726,698.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,698.16/1,003.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.35

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