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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.86, 1,382.40 and 856.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.86, 1,382.40 and 856.44 is: 1,179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.86 : 1,382.40 = 856.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.86/1,382.40 = 856.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.86x = 1,382.40 × 856.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.86x = 1,183,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,942.66/1,003.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.39

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