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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.40, 1,505.52 and 715.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.40, 1,505.52 and 715.68 is: 1,072.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.40 : 1,505.52 = 715.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.40/1,505.52 = 715.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.40x = 1,505.52 × 715.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.40x = 1,077,470.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,470.55/1,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.75

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