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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.13, 1,494.33 and 788.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.13, 1,494.33 and 788.45 is: 1,089.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.13 : 1,494.33 = 788.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.13/1,494.33 = 788.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.13x = 1,494.33 × 788.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.13x = 1,178,204.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,204.49/1,081.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.79

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