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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.16, 1,508.55 and 712.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.16, 1,508.55 and 712.39 is: 1,070.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.16 : 1,508.55 = 712.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.16/1,508.55 = 712.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.16x = 1,508.55 × 712.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.16x = 1,074,668.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,668.39/1,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.22

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