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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.51, 1,385.00 and 630.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.51, 1,385.00 and 630.54 is: 870.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.51 : 1,385.00 = 630.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.51/1,385.00 = 630.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.51x = 1,385.00 × 630.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.51x = 873,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,292.86/1,003.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.24

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