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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.54, 1,504.27 and 564.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.54, 1,504.27 and 564.15 is: 845.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.54 : 1,504.27 = 564.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.54/1,504.27 = 564.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.54x = 1,504.27 × 564.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.54x = 848,633.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,633.92/1,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.64

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