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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.37, 1,384.66 and 743.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.37, 1,384.66 and 743.01 is: 1,024.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.37 : 1,384.66 = 743.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.37/1,384.66 = 743.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.37x = 1,384.66 × 743.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.37x = 1,028,805.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,805.59/1,004.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.33

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