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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.33, 1,603.67 and 1,005.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.33, 1,603.67 and 1,005.61 is: 1,498.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.33 : 1,603.67 = 1,005.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.33/1,603.67 = 1,005.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.33x = 1,603.67 × 1,005.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.33x = 1,612,658.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,658.57/1,076.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.30

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