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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.28, 1,502.87 and 591.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.28, 1,502.87 and 591.17 is: 885.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.28 : 1,502.87 = 591.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.28/1,502.87 = 591.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.28x = 1,502.87 × 591.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.28x = 888,451.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,451.66/1,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.55

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