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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.41, 1,389.52 and 973.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.41, 1,389.52 and 973.54 is: 1,342.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.41 : 1,389.52 = 973.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.41/1,389.52 = 973.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.41x = 1,389.52 × 973.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.41x = 1,352,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,753.30/1,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.80

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