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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.27, 1,389.31 and 758.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.27, 1,389.31 and 758.16 is: 1,045.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.27 : 1,389.31 = 758.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.27/1,389.31 = 758.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.27x = 1,389.31 × 758.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.27x = 1,053,322.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,322.71/1,007.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.72

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