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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.75, 1,504.72 and 354.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.75, 1,504.72 and 354.13 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.75 : 1,504.72 = 354.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.75/1,504.72 = 354.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.75x = 1,504.72 × 354.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.75x = 532,866.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,866.49/1,003.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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