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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.60, 1,507.75 and 832.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.60, 1,507.75 and 832.64 is: 1,245.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.60 : 1,507.75 = 832.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.60/1,507.75 = 832.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.60x = 1,507.75 × 832.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.60x = 1,255,403.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,403.34/1,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.94

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