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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.60, 1,493.64 and 1,035

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.60, 1,493.64 and 1,035 is: 1,426.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.60 : 1,493.64 = 1,035 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.60/1,493.64 = 1,035/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.60x = 1,493.64 × 1,035
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.60x = 1,545,917.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,917.40/1,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.65

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