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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.84, 1,396.90 and 732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.84, 1,396.90 and 732.52 is: 1,010.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.84 : 1,396.90 = 732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.84/1,396.90 = 732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.84x = 1,396.90 × 732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.84x = 1,023,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,257.19/1,012.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.29

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