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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.68, 1,393.56 and 730.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.68, 1,393.56 and 730.32 is: 1,007.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.68 : 1,393.56 = 730.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.68/1,393.56 = 730.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.68x = 1,393.56 × 730.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.68x = 1,017,744.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,744.74/1,009.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.99

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