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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.69, 1,400.72 and 1,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.69, 1,400.72 and 1,003.24 is: 1,375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.69 : 1,400.72 = 1,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.69/1,400.72 = 1,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.69x = 1,400.72 × 1,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.69x = 1,405,250.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,250.01/1,021.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.42

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