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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.52, 1,389.01 and 754.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.52, 1,389.01 and 754.00 is: 1,040.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.52 : 1,389.01 = 754.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.52/1,389.01 = 754.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.52x = 1,389.01 × 754.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.52x = 1,047,310.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,310.99/1,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.53

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