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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.46, 1,388.79 and 712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.46, 1,388.79 and 712.26 is: 981.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.46 : 1,388.79 = 712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.46/1,388.79 = 712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.46x = 1,388.79 × 712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.46x = 989,179.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,179.57/1,007.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.85

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