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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.76, 1,509.48 and 953.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.76, 1,509.48 and 953.85 is: 1,428.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.76 : 1,509.48 = 953.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.76/1,509.48 = 953.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.76x = 1,509.48 × 953.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.76x = 1,439,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,817.50/1,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.73

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