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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.14, 1,389.66 and 757.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.14, 1,389.66 and 757.73 is: 1,047.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.14 : 1,389.66 = 757.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.14/1,389.66 = 757.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.14x = 1,389.66 × 757.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.14x = 1,052,987.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,987.07/1,005.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.60

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