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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.92, 1,505.34 and 455.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.92, 1,505.34 and 455.81 is: 683.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.92 : 1,505.34 = 455.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.92/1,505.34 = 455.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.92x = 1,505.34 × 455.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.92x = 686,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,141.50/1,003.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.46

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