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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.60, 1,389.49 and 786.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.60, 1,389.49 and 786.47 is: 1,084.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.60 : 1,389.49 = 786.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.60/1,389.49 = 786.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.60x = 1,389.49 × 786.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.60x = 1,092,792.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,792.20/1,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,084.55

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