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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.63, 1,504.60 and 483.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.63, 1,504.60 and 483.28 is: 724.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.63 : 1,504.60 = 483.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.63/1,504.60 = 483.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.63x = 1,504.60 × 483.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.63x = 727,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,143.09/1,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.51

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