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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.84, 1,503.07 and 709.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.84, 1,503.07 and 709.91 is: 1,065.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.84 : 1,503.07 = 709.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.84/1,503.07 = 709.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.84x = 1,503.07 × 709.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.84x = 1,067,040.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,040.77/1,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.08

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