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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.12, 1,388.52 and 691.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.12, 1,388.52 and 691.28 is: 953.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.12 : 1,388.52 = 691.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.12/1,388.52 = 691.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.12x = 1,388.52 × 691.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.12x = 959,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,856.11/1,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.07

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