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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.90, 1,392.42 and 760.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.90, 1,392.42 and 760.42 is: 1,048.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.90 : 1,392.42 = 760.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.90/1,392.42 = 760.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.90x = 1,392.42 × 760.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.90x = 1,058,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,824.02/1,009.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.44

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