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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.39, 1,505.05 and 454.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.39, 1,505.05 and 454.82 is: 682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.39 : 1,505.05 = 454.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.39/1,505.05 = 454.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.39x = 1,505.05 × 454.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.39x = 684,518.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,518.18/1,003.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.21

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