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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.68, 1,964.66 and 1,003.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.68, 1,964.66 and 1,003.59 is: 1,384.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.68 : 1,964.66 = 1,003.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.68/1,964.66 = 1,003.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.68x = 1,964.66 × 1,003.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.68x = 1,971,708.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,708.11/1,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.94

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