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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.84, 1,381.46 and 707.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.84, 1,381.46 and 707.28 is: 975.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.84 : 1,381.46 = 707.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.84/1,381.46 = 707.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.84x = 1,381.46 × 707.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.84x = 977,079.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,079.03/1,001.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.28

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