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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.48, 1,384.68 and 1,002.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.48, 1,384.68 and 1,002.44 is: 1,380.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.48 : 1,384.68 = 1,002.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.48/1,384.68 = 1,002.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.48x = 1,384.68 × 1,002.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.48x = 1,388,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,058.62/1,005.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.49

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