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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.56, 1,503.84 and 633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.56, 1,503.84 and 633.60 is: 949.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.56 : 1,503.84 = 633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.56/1,503.84 = 633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.56x = 1,503.84 × 633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.56x = 952,833.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,833.02/1,003.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.45

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