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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.14, 1,494.34 and 788.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.14, 1,494.34 and 788.46 is: 1,089.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.14 : 1,494.34 = 788.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.14/1,494.34 = 788.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.14x = 1,494.34 × 788.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.14x = 1,178,227.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,227.32/1,081.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.80

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