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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.06, 1,384.99 and 781.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.06, 1,384.99 and 781.62 is: 1,079.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.06 : 1,384.99 = 781.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.06/1,384.99 = 781.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.06x = 1,384.99 × 781.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.06x = 1,082,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,542.62/1,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.24

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