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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.84, 1,396.80 and 750.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.84, 1,396.80 and 750.32 is: 1,035.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.84 : 1,396.80 = 750.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.84/1,396.80 = 750.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.84x = 1,396.80 × 750.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.84x = 1,048,039.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,039.99/1,011.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.77

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