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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.44, 1,503.94 and 710.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.44, 1,503.94 and 710.49 is: 1,064.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.44 : 1,503.94 = 710.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.44/1,503.94 = 710.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.44x = 1,503.94 × 710.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.44x = 1,068,534.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,534.33/1,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.87

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