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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.32, 1,504.88 and 1,005.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.32, 1,504.88 and 1,005.86 is: 1,387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.32 : 1,504.88 = 1,005.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.32/1,504.88 = 1,005.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.32x = 1,504.88 × 1,005.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.32x = 1,513,698.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,698.60/1,091.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.03

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