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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.66, 1,385.91 and 972.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.66, 1,385.91 and 972.68 is: 1,343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.66 : 1,385.91 = 972.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.66/1,385.91 = 972.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.66x = 1,385.91 × 972.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.66x = 1,348,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,040.01/1,003.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.13

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