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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.52, 1,391.94 and 916.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.52, 1,391.94 and 916.28 is: 1,263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.52 : 1,391.94 = 916.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.52/1,391.94 = 916.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.52x = 1,391.94 × 916.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.52x = 1,275,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,406.78/1,009.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.38

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