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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.28, 1,507.80 and 663.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.28, 1,507.80 and 663.44 is: 997.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.28 : 1,507.80 = 663.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.28/1,507.80 = 663.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.28x = 1,507.80 × 663.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.28x = 1,000,334.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,334.83/1,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.06

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