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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.43, 1,503.75 and 564.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.43, 1,503.75 and 564.89 is: 846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.43 : 1,503.75 = 564.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.43/1,503.75 = 564.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.43x = 1,503.75 × 564.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.43x = 849,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,445.82/1,003.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.55

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