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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.34, 1,392.07 and 729.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.34, 1,392.07 and 729.02 is: 1,005.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.34 : 1,392.07 = 729.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.34/1,392.07 = 729.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.34x = 1,392.07 × 729.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.34x = 1,014,846.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,846.87/1,009.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.46

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