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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.54, 1,532.97 and 906.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.54, 1,532.97 and 906.72 is: 1,358.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.54 : 1,532.97 = 906.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.54/1,532.97 = 906.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.54x = 1,532.97 × 906.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.54x = 1,389,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,974.56/1,023.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.01

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