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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.83, 1,384.45 and 751.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.83, 1,384.45 and 751.70 is: 1,035.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.83 : 1,384.45 = 751.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.83/1,384.45 = 751.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.83x = 1,384.45 × 751.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.83x = 1,040,692.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,692.65/1,004.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.69

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