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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.73, 1,385.18 and 630.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.73, 1,385.18 and 630.73 is: 870.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.73 : 1,385.18 = 630.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.73/1,385.18 = 630.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.73x = 1,385.18 × 630.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.73x = 873,674.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,674.58/1,003.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.43

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