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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.60, 1,447.66 and 1,003.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.60, 1,447.66 and 1,003.07 is: 1,383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.60 : 1,447.66 = 1,003.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.60/1,447.66 = 1,003.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.60x = 1,447.66 × 1,003.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.60x = 1,452,104.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,104.32/1,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.48

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