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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.98, 1,872.07 and 1,003.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.98, 1,872.07 and 1,003.72 is: 1,384.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.98 : 1,872.07 = 1,003.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.98/1,872.07 = 1,003.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.98x = 1,872.07 × 1,003.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.98x = 1,879,034.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,879,034.10/1,356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.72

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