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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.44, 1,384.60 and 671.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.44, 1,384.60 and 671.34 is: 926.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.44 : 1,384.60 = 671.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.44/1,384.60 = 671.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.44x = 1,384.60 × 671.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.44x = 929,537.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,537.36/1,003.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.35

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