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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.63, 1,401.59 and 807.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.63, 1,401.59 and 807.49 is: 1,113.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.63 : 1,401.59 = 807.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.63/1,401.59 = 807.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.63x = 1,401.59 × 807.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.63x = 1,131,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,773.08/1,016.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.26

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