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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.72, 1,488.38 and 746.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.72, 1,488.38 and 746.60 is: 1,030.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.72 : 1,488.38 = 746.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.72/1,488.38 = 746.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.72x = 1,488.38 × 746.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.72x = 1,111,224.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,224.51/1,078.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.13

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