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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.66, 1,505.52 and 455.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.66, 1,505.52 and 455.20 is: 682.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.66 : 1,505.52 = 455.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.66/1,505.52 = 455.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.66x = 1,505.52 × 455.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.66x = 685,312.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,312.70/1,003.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.81

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