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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.26, 1,503.02 and 632.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.26, 1,503.02 and 632.10 is: 946.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.26 : 1,503.02 = 632.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.26/1,503.02 = 632.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.26x = 1,503.02 × 632.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.26x = 950,058.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,058.94/1,003.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.97

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