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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.56, 1,381.89 and 945.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.56, 1,381.89 and 945.11 is: 1,301.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.56 : 1,381.89 = 945.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.56/1,381.89 = 945.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.56x = 1,381.89 × 945.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.56x = 1,306,031.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,031.15/1,003.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.40

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