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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.93, 1,502.91 and 745.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.93, 1,502.91 and 745.09 is: 1,115.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.93 : 1,502.91 = 745.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.93/1,502.91 = 745.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.93x = 1,502.91 × 745.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.93x = 1,119,799.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,799.45/1,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.42

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