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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.52, 1,384.96 and 807.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.52, 1,384.96 and 807.68 is: 1,114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.52 : 1,384.96 = 807.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.52/1,384.96 = 807.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.52x = 1,384.96 × 807.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.52x = 1,118,604.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,604.49/1,003.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.68

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