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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.64, 1,505.60 and 455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.64, 1,505.60 and 455.96 is: 684.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.64 : 1,505.60 = 455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.64/1,505.60 = 455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.64x = 1,505.60 × 455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.64x = 686,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,493.38/1,003.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.00

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