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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.83, 1,488.15 and 747.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.83, 1,488.15 and 747.67 is: 1,030.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.83 : 1,488.15 = 747.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.83/1,488.15 = 747.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.83x = 1,488.15 × 747.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.83x = 1,112,645.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,645.11/1,079.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.39

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