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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.71, 1,505.79 and 300.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.71, 1,505.79 and 300.89 is: 451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.71 : 1,505.79 = 300.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.71/1,505.79 = 300.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.71x = 1,505.79 × 300.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.71x = 453,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,078.47/1,003.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.40

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