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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.77, 1,382.33 and 941.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.77, 1,382.33 and 941.27 is: 1,296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.77 : 1,382.33 = 941.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.77/1,382.33 = 941.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.77x = 1,382.33 × 941.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.77x = 1,301,141.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,141.20/1,003.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.25

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