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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.52, 1,388.66 and 652.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.52, 1,388.66 and 652.38 is: 900.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.52 : 1,388.66 = 652.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.52/1,388.66 = 652.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.52x = 1,388.66 × 652.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.52x = 905,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,934.01/1,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.07

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