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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.48, 1,387.44 and 1,004.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.48, 1,387.44 and 1,004.44 is: 1,383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.48 : 1,387.44 = 1,004.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.48/1,387.44 = 1,004.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.48x = 1,387.44 × 1,004.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.48x = 1,393,600.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,600.23/1,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.25

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