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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.32, 1,384.84 and 610.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.32, 1,384.84 and 610.28 is: 842.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.32 : 1,384.84 = 610.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.32/1,384.84 = 610.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.32x = 1,384.84 × 610.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.32x = 845,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,140.16/1,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.34

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