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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.36, 1,383.04 and 781.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.36, 1,383.04 and 781.96 is: 1,077.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.36 : 1,383.04 = 781.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.36/1,383.04 = 781.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.36x = 1,383.04 × 781.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.36x = 1,081,481.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,481.96/1,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.86

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