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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.20, 1,382.88 and 692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.20, 1,382.88 and 692.16 is: 954.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.20 : 1,382.88 = 692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.20/1,382.88 = 692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.20x = 1,382.88 × 692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.20x = 957,174.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,174.22/1,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.12

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