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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.54, 1,566.97 and 1,003.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.54, 1,566.97 and 1,003.32 is: 1,385.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.54 : 1,566.97 = 1,003.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.54/1,566.97 = 1,003.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.54x = 1,566.97 × 1,003.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.54x = 1,572,169.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,169.83/1,134.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.73

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