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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.63, 1,385.05 and 620.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.63, 1,385.05 and 620.44 is: 856.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.63 : 1,385.05 = 620.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.63/1,385.05 = 620.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.63x = 1,385.05 × 620.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.63x = 859,344.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,344.36/1,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.24

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