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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.27, 1,505.47 and 541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.27, 1,505.47 and 541.04 is: 811.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.27 : 1,505.47 = 541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.27/1,505.47 = 541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.27x = 1,505.47 × 541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.27x = 814,519.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,519.49/1,003.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.86

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