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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.56, 1,514.32 and 835.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.56, 1,514.32 and 835.34 is: 1,255.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.56 : 1,514.32 = 835.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.56/1,514.32 = 835.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.56x = 1,514.32 × 835.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.56x = 1,264,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,972.07/1,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.48

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