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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.33, 1,384.38 and 630.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.33, 1,384.38 and 630.39 is: 869.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.33 : 1,384.38 = 630.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.33/1,384.38 = 630.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.33x = 1,384.38 × 630.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.33x = 872,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,699.31/1,003.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.81

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