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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.61, 1,382.51 and 856.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.61, 1,382.51 and 856.73 is: 1,180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.61 : 1,382.51 = 856.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.61/1,382.51 = 856.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.61x = 1,382.51 × 856.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.61x = 1,184,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,433.51/1,003.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.17

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