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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.08, 1,384.38 and 654.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.08, 1,384.38 and 654.78 is: 903.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.08 : 1,384.38 = 654.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.08/1,384.38 = 654.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.08x = 1,384.38 × 654.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.08x = 906,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,464.34/1,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.68

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