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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.08, 1,382.82 and 707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.08, 1,382.82 and 707.44 is: 975.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.08 : 1,382.82 = 707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.08/1,382.82 = 707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.08x = 1,382.82 × 707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.08x = 978,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,262.18/1,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.26

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