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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.16, 1,388.64 and 727.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.16, 1,388.64 and 727.32 is: 1,003.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.16 : 1,388.64 = 727.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.16/1,388.64 = 727.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.16x = 1,388.64 × 727.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.16x = 1,009,985.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,985.64/1,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.80

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