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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.26, 1,495.11 and 709.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.26, 1,495.11 and 709.58 is: 979.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.26 : 1,495.11 = 709.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.26/1,495.11 = 709.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.26x = 1,495.11 × 709.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.26x = 1,060,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,892.68/1,083.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.36

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