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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.48, 1,504.02 and 570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.48, 1,504.02 and 570.92 is: 855.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.48 : 1,504.02 = 570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.48/1,504.02 = 570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.48x = 1,504.02 × 570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.48x = 858,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,675.10/1,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.70

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