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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.37, 1,509.59 and 715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.37, 1,509.59 and 715.44 is: 1,072.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.37 : 1,509.59 = 715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.37/1,509.59 = 715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.37x = 1,509.59 × 715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.37x = 1,080,024.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,024.75/1,007.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.12

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