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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.84, 1,390 and 727.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.84, 1,390 and 727.52 is: 1,003.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.84 : 1,390 = 727.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.84/1,390 = 727.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.84x = 1,390 × 727.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.84x = 1,011,252.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,252.80/1,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.39

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