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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.38, 1,505.52 and 483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.38, 1,505.52 and 483.28 is: 725.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.38 : 1,505.52 = 483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.38/1,505.52 = 483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.38x = 1,505.52 × 483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.38x = 727,587.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,587.71/1,003.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.14

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