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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.92, 1,380.07 and 706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.92, 1,380.07 and 706.68 is: 973.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.92 : 1,380.07 = 706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.92/1,380.07 = 706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.92x = 1,380.07 × 706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.92x = 975,267.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,267.87/1,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.40

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