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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.06, 1,437.23 and 1,009.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.06, 1,437.23 and 1,009.66 is: 1,383.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.06 : 1,437.23 = 1,009.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.06/1,437.23 = 1,009.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.06x = 1,437.23 × 1,009.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.06x = 1,451,111.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,111.12/1,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.25

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