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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.46, 1,485.36 and 782.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.46, 1,485.36 and 782.04 is: 1,080.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.46 : 1,485.36 = 782.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.46/1,485.36 = 782.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.46x = 1,485.36 × 782.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.46x = 1,161,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,610.93/1,075.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.11

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