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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.28, 1,381.86 and 752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.28, 1,381.86 and 752.16 is: 1,038.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.28 : 1,381.86 = 752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.28/1,381.86 = 752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.28x = 1,381.86 × 752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.28x = 1,039,379.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,379.82/1,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.05

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