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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.53, 1,505.96 and 455.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.53, 1,505.96 and 455.72 is: 683.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.53 : 1,505.96 = 455.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.53/1,505.96 = 455.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.53x = 1,505.96 × 455.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.53x = 686,296.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,296.09/1,003.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.88

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