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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.58, 1,384.72 and 630.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.58, 1,384.72 and 630.64 is: 870.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.58 : 1,384.72 = 630.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.58/1,384.72 = 630.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.58x = 1,384.72 × 630.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.58x = 873,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,259.82/1,003.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.14

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