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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.24, 1,384.24 and 684.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.24, 1,384.24 and 684.32 is: 944.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.24 : 1,384.24 = 684.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.24/1,384.24 = 684.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.24x = 1,384.24 × 684.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.24x = 947,263.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,263.12/1,003.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.20

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