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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.49, 1,484.73 and 1,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.49, 1,484.73 and 1,007.24 is: 1,389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.49 : 1,484.73 = 1,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.49/1,484.73 = 1,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.49x = 1,484.73 × 1,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.49x = 1,495,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495,472.02/1,076.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.21

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