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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.95, 1,396.04 and 750.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.95, 1,396.04 and 750.51 is: 1,034.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.95 : 1,396.04 = 750.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.95/1,396.04 = 750.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.95x = 1,396.04 × 750.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.95x = 1,047,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,738.23/1,012.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.34

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