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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.84, 1,387.96 and 758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.84, 1,387.96 and 758.20 is: 1,045.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.84 : 1,387.96 = 758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.84/1,387.96 = 758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.84x = 1,387.96 × 758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.84x = 1,052,351.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,351.27/1,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.20

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