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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.12, 1,503.46 and 916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.12, 1,503.46 and 916.40 is: 1,368.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.12 : 1,503.46 = 916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.12/1,503.46 = 916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.12x = 1,503.46 × 916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.12x = 1,377,770.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,770.74/1,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.03

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