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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.91, 1,384.50 and 630.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.91, 1,384.50 and 630.92 is: 870.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.91 : 1,384.50 = 630.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.91/1,384.50 = 630.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.91x = 1,384.50 × 630.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.91x = 873,513.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,513.61/1,003.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.11

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