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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.93, 1,505.88 and 354.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.93, 1,505.88 and 354.66 is: 531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.93 : 1,505.88 = 354.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.93/1,505.88 = 354.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.93x = 1,505.88 × 354.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.93x = 534,069.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,069.75/1,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.98

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