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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.48, 1,385.36 and 688.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.48, 1,385.36 and 688.93 is: 951.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.48 : 1,385.36 = 688.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.48/1,385.36 = 688.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.48x = 1,385.36 × 688.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.48x = 954,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,412.61/1,003.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.10

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