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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.02, 1,512.25 and 955.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.02, 1,512.25 and 955.09 is: 1,434.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.02 : 1,512.25 = 955.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.02/1,512.25 = 955.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.02x = 1,512.25 × 955.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.02x = 1,444,334.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,334.85/1,007.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.27

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