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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.79, 1,504.91 and 455.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.79, 1,504.91 and 455.63 is: 683.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.79 : 1,504.91 = 455.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.79/1,504.91 = 455.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.79x = 1,504.91 × 455.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.79x = 685,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,675.76/1,003.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.09

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