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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.84, 1,503.20 and 617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.84, 1,503.20 and 617.92 is: 925.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.84 : 1,503.20 = 617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.84/1,503.20 = 617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.84x = 1,503.20 × 617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.84x = 928,857.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,857.34/1,003.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.30

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