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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.54, 1,505.79 and 483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.54, 1,505.79 and 483.28 is: 725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.54 : 1,505.79 = 483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.54/1,505.79 = 483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.54x = 1,505.79 × 483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.54x = 727,718.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,718.19/1,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.15

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