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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.68, 1,382.90 and 750.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.68, 1,382.90 and 750.56 is: 1,034.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.68 : 1,382.90 = 750.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.68/1,382.90 = 750.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.68x = 1,382.90 × 750.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.68x = 1,037,938.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,938.76/1,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.13

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