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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.23, 1,503.23 and 713.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.23, 1,503.23 and 713.25 is: 1,068.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.23 : 1,503.23 = 713.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.23/1,503.23 = 713.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.23x = 1,503.23 × 713.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.23x = 1,072,175.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,175.23/1,003.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.72

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