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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.48, 1,509.71 and 747.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.48, 1,509.71 and 747.07 is: 1,119.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.48 : 1,509.71 = 747.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.48/1,509.71 = 747.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.48x = 1,509.71 × 747.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.48x = 1,127,851.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,851.54/1,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.48

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