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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.30, 1,391.48 and 759.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.30, 1,391.48 and 759.16 is: 1,047.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.30 : 1,391.48 = 759.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.30/1,391.48 = 759.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.30x = 1,391.48 × 759.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.30x = 1,056,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,355.96/1,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.66

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