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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.36, 1,505.60 and 482.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.36, 1,505.60 and 482.80 is: 724.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.36 : 1,505.60 = 482.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.36/1,505.60 = 482.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.36x = 1,505.60 × 482.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.36x = 726,903.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,903.68/1,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.47

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