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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.79, 1,493.46 and 1,007.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.79, 1,493.46 and 1,007.97 is: 1,391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.79 : 1,493.46 = 1,007.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.79/1,493.46 = 1,007.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.79x = 1,493.46 × 1,007.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.79x = 1,505,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,362.88/1,081.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.55

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