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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.68, 1,384.64 and 630.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.68, 1,384.64 and 630.40 is: 869.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.68 : 1,384.64 = 630.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.68/1,384.64 = 630.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.68x = 1,384.64 × 630.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.68x = 872,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,877.06/1,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.68

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