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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.14, 1,502.27 and 694.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.14, 1,502.27 and 694.13 is: 1,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.14 : 1,502.27 = 694.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.14/1,502.27 = 694.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.14x = 1,502.27 × 694.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.14x = 1,042,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,759.69/1,003.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.50

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