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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.38, 1,391.13 and 746.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.38, 1,391.13 and 746.94 is: 1,029.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.38 : 1,391.13 = 746.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.38/1,391.13 = 746.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.38x = 1,391.13 × 746.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.38x = 1,039,090.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,090.64/1,009.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.43

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