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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.68, 1,505.16 and 310.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.68, 1,505.16 and 310.14 is: 465.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.68 : 1,505.16 = 310.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.68/1,505.16 = 310.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.68x = 1,505.16 × 310.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.68x = 466,810.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,810.32/1,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.10

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