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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.81, 1,505.13 and 310.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.81, 1,505.13 and 310.29 is: 465.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.81 : 1,505.13 = 310.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.81/1,505.13 = 310.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.81x = 1,505.13 × 310.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.81x = 467,026.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,026.79/1,003.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.26

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