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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.04, 1,614.96 and 1,031.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.04, 1,614.96 and 1,031.79 is: 1,537.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.04 : 1,614.96 = 1,031.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.04/1,614.96 = 1,031.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.04x = 1,614.96 × 1,031.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.04x = 1,666,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,299.58/1,084.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.12

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