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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.88, 1,504.74 and 354.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.88, 1,504.74 and 354.40 is: 531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.88 : 1,504.74 = 354.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.88/1,504.74 = 354.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.88x = 1,504.74 × 354.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.88x = 533,277.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,277.42/1,003.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.21

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