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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.28, 1,509 and 744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.28, 1,509 and 744.48 is: 1,117.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.28 : 1,509 = 744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.28/1,509 = 744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.28x = 1,509 × 744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.28x = 1,123,420.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,420.32/1,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.52

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