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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.07, 1,383.38 and 691.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.07, 1,383.38 and 691.03 is: 953.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.07 : 1,383.38 = 691.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.07/1,383.38 = 691.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.07x = 1,383.38 × 691.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.07x = 955,957.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,957.08/1,002.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.98

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