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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.51, 1,385.40 and 688.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.51, 1,385.40 and 688.96 is: 951.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.51 : 1,385.40 = 688.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.51/1,385.40 = 688.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.51x = 1,385.40 × 688.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.51x = 954,485.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,485.18/1,003.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.15

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