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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.72, 1,502.90 and 897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.72, 1,502.90 and 897.36 is: 1,339.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.72 : 1,502.90 = 897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.72/1,502.90 = 897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.72x = 1,502.90 × 897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.72x = 1,348,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,642.34/1,006.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.64

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