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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.51, 1,390.42 and 758.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.51, 1,390.42 and 758.38 is: 1,046.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.51 : 1,390.42 = 758.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.51/1,390.42 = 758.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.51x = 1,390.42 × 758.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.51x = 1,054,466.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,466.72/1,007.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.61

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