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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.36, 1,385.52 and 630.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.36, 1,385.52 and 630.98 is: 871.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.36 : 1,385.52 = 630.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.36/1,385.52 = 630.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.36x = 1,385.52 × 630.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.36x = 874,235.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,235.41/1,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.31

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