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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.89, 1,488.46 and 747.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.89, 1,488.46 and 747.59 is: 1,031.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.89 : 1,488.46 = 747.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.89/1,488.46 = 747.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.89x = 1,488.46 × 747.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.89x = 1,112,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,757.81/1,078.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.39

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