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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.66, 1,385.44 and 671.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.66, 1,385.44 and 671.96 is: 927.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.66 : 1,385.44 = 671.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.66/1,385.44 = 671.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.66x = 1,385.44 × 671.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.66x = 930,962.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,962.05/1,003.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.57

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