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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.03, 1,506.02 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.03, 1,506.02 and 310.60 is: 465.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.03 : 1,506.02 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.03/1,506.02 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.03x = 1,506.02 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.03x = 467,771.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,771.31/1,004.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.89

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