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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.52, 1,390.56 and 915.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.52, 1,390.56 and 915.28 is: 1,262.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.52 : 1,390.56 = 915.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.52/1,390.56 = 915.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.52x = 1,390.56 × 915.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.52x = 1,272,751.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,272,751.76/1,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.00

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