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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.28, 1,560.18 and 1,003

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.28, 1,560.18 and 1,003 is: 1,502.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.28 : 1,560.18 = 1,003 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.28/1,560.18 = 1,003/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.28x = 1,560.18 × 1,003
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.28x = 1,564,860.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,860.54/1,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.82

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