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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.88, 1,384.68 and 779.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.88, 1,384.68 and 779.48 is: 1,074.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.88 : 1,384.68 = 779.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.88/1,384.68 = 779.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.88x = 1,384.68 × 779.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.88x = 1,079,330.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,330.37/1,004.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.09

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