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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.88, 1,393.79 and 760.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.88, 1,393.79 and 760.81 is: 1,050.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.88 : 1,393.79 = 760.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.88/1,393.79 = 760.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.88x = 1,393.79 × 760.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.88x = 1,060,402.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,402.08/1,009.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.03

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