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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.01, 1,502.95 and 695.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.01, 1,502.95 and 695.46 is: 1,042.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.01 : 1,502.95 = 695.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.01/1,502.95 = 695.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.01x = 1,502.95 × 695.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.01x = 1,045,234.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,234.23/1,003.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.10

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