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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.07, 1,556.79 and 1,007.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.07, 1,556.79 and 1,007.19 is: 1,498.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.07 : 1,556.79 = 1,007.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.07/1,556.79 = 1,007.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.07x = 1,556.79 × 1,007.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.07x = 1,567,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,983.32/1,046.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.93

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