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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.66, 1,494.44 and 1,003.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.66, 1,494.44 and 1,003.12 is: 1,383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.66 : 1,494.44 = 1,003.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.66/1,494.44 = 1,003.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.66x = 1,494.44 × 1,003.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.66x = 1,499,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,102.65/1,083.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.37

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