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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.40, 1,384.73 and 610.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.40, 1,384.73 and 610.35 is: 842.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.40 : 1,384.73 = 610.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.40/1,384.73 = 610.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.40x = 1,384.73 × 610.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.40x = 845,169.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,169.96/1,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.31

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