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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.63, 1,387.34 and 915.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.63, 1,387.34 and 915.35 is: 1,260.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.63 : 1,387.34 = 915.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.63/1,387.34 = 915.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.63x = 1,387.34 × 915.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.63x = 1,269,901.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,901.67/1,007.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.29

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