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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.05, 1,504.59 and 565.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.05, 1,504.59 and 565.51 is: 847.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.05 : 1,504.59 = 565.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.05/1,504.59 = 565.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.05x = 1,504.59 × 565.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.05x = 850,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,860.69/1,004.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.43

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