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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.60, 1,503.84 and 483.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.60, 1,503.84 and 483.04 is: 723.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.60 : 1,503.84 = 483.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.60/1,503.84 = 483.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.60x = 1,503.84 × 483.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.60x = 726,414.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,414.87/1,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.81

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