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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.59, 1,505.34 and 455.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.59, 1,505.34 and 455.13 is: 682.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.59 : 1,505.34 = 455.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.59/1,505.34 = 455.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.59x = 1,505.34 × 455.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.59x = 685,125.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,125.39/1,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.67

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