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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.28, 1,389.54 and 973.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.28, 1,389.54 and 973.64 is: 1,344.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.28 : 1,389.54 = 973.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.28/1,389.54 = 973.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.28x = 1,389.54 × 973.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.28x = 1,352,911.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,911.73/1,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.47

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