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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.62, 1,504.44 and 564.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.62, 1,504.44 and 564.36 is: 845.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.62 : 1,504.44 = 564.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.62/1,504.44 = 564.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.62x = 1,504.44 × 564.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.62x = 849,045.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,045.76/1,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.98

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