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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.80, 1,484.43 and 1,046.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.80, 1,484.43 and 1,046.67 is: 1,440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.80 : 1,484.43 = 1,046.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.80/1,484.43 = 1,046.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.80x = 1,484.43 × 1,046.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.80x = 1,553,708.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,708.35/1,078.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.22

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