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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.24, 1,638.60 and 1,003.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.24, 1,638.60 and 1,003.31 is: 1,501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.24 : 1,638.60 = 1,003.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.24/1,638.60 = 1,003.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.24x = 1,638.60 × 1,003.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.24x = 1,644,023.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,023.77/1,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.06

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