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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.14, 1,390.38 and 755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.14, 1,390.38 and 755.96 is: 1,042.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.14 : 1,390.38 = 755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.14/1,390.38 = 755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.14x = 1,390.38 × 755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.14x = 1,051,071.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,071.66/1,008.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.59

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