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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.38, 1,504.60 and 587.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.38, 1,504.60 and 587.03 is: 880.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.38 : 1,504.60 = 587.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.38/1,504.60 = 587.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.38x = 1,504.60 × 587.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.38x = 883,247.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,247.63/1,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.27

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