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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.34, 1,554.81 and 1,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.34, 1,554.81 and 1,007.56 is: 1,508.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.34 : 1,554.81 = 1,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.34/1,554.81 = 1,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.34x = 1,554.81 × 1,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.34x = 1,566,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,564.36/1,038.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.72

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