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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.75, 1,385.42 and 611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.75, 1,385.42 and 611.10 is: 843.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.75 : 1,385.42 = 611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.75/1,385.42 = 611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.75x = 1,385.42 × 611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.75x = 846,630.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,630.16/1,003.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.47

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