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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.44, 1,504.73 and 695.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.44, 1,504.73 and 695.39 is: 1,042.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.44 : 1,504.73 = 695.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.44/1,504.73 = 695.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.44x = 1,504.73 × 695.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.44x = 1,046,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,364.50/1,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.78

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