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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.82, 1,464.91 and 782.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.82, 1,464.91 and 782.72 is: 1,079.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.82 : 1,464.91 = 782.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.82/1,464.91 = 782.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.82x = 1,464.91 × 782.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.82x = 1,146,610.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,610.57/1,061.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.85

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