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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.16, 1,388.52 and 935.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.16, 1,388.52 and 935.88 is: 1,290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.16 : 1,388.52 = 935.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.16/1,388.52 = 935.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.16x = 1,388.52 × 935.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.16x = 1,299,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,488.10/1,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.25

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