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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.13, 1,491.57 and 786.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.13, 1,491.57 and 786.45 is: 1,087.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.13 : 1,491.57 = 786.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.13/1,491.57 = 786.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.13x = 1,491.57 × 786.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.13x = 1,173,045.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,045.23/1,079.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.03

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