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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.70, 1,505.56 and 455.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.70, 1,505.56 and 455.74 is: 683.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.70 : 1,505.56 = 455.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.70/1,505.56 = 455.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.70x = 1,505.56 × 455.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.70x = 686,143.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,143.91/1,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.61

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