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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.51, 1,391.11 and 728.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.51, 1,391.11 and 728.37 is: 1,005.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.51 : 1,391.11 = 728.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.51/1,391.11 = 728.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.51x = 1,391.11 × 728.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.51x = 1,013,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,240.97/1,007.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.69

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