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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.23, 1,502.25 and 729.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.23, 1,502.25 and 729.09 is: 1,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.23 : 1,502.25 = 729.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.23/1,502.25 = 729.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.23x = 1,502.25 × 729.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.23x = 1,095,275.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,275.45/1,003.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.75

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