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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.22, 1,502.52 and 723.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.22, 1,502.52 and 723.81 is: 1,084.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.22 : 1,502.52 = 723.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.22/1,502.52 = 723.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.22x = 1,502.52 × 723.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.22x = 1,087,531.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,531.49/1,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.04

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