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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.33, 1,608.53 and 1,009.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.33, 1,608.53 and 1,009.72 is: 1,510.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.33 : 1,608.53 = 1,009.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.33/1,608.53 = 1,009.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.33x = 1,608.53 × 1,009.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.33x = 1,624,163.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,163.41/1,075.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.39

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