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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.16, 1,396.92 and 733.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.16, 1,396.92 and 733.32 is: 1,012.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.16 : 1,396.92 = 733.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.16/1,396.92 = 733.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.16x = 1,396.92 × 733.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.16x = 1,024,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,389.37/1,012.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.08

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