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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.73, 1,385.30 and 610.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.73, 1,385.30 and 610.68 is: 842.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.73 : 1,385.30 = 610.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.73/1,385.30 = 610.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.73x = 1,385.30 × 610.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.73x = 845,971.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,971.95/1,003.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.83

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