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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.08, 1,388.47 and 652.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.08, 1,388.47 and 652.40 is: 899.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.08 : 1,388.47 = 652.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.08/1,388.47 = 652.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.08x = 1,388.47 × 652.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.08x = 905,837.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,837.83/1,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.47

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