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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.44, 1,586.90 and 1,003.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.44, 1,586.90 and 1,003.43 is: 1,384.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.44 : 1,586.90 = 1,003.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.44/1,586.90 = 1,003.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.44x = 1,586.90 × 1,003.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.44x = 1,592,343.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,343.07/1,150.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.12

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