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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.65, 1,504.91 and 345.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.65, 1,504.91 and 345.22 is: 517.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.65 : 1,504.91 = 345.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.65/1,504.91 = 345.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.65x = 1,504.91 × 345.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.65x = 519,522.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,522.13/1,003.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.63

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