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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.56, 1,505.03 and 354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.56, 1,505.03 and 354.14 is: 531.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.56 : 1,505.03 = 354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.56/1,505.03 = 354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.56x = 1,505.03 × 354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.56x = 532,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,995.09/1,003.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.10

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