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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.52, 1,509.92 and 763.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.52, 1,509.92 and 763.28 is: 1,143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.52 : 1,509.92 = 763.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.52/1,509.92 = 763.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.52x = 1,509.92 × 763.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.52x = 1,152,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,491.74/1,007.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.89

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