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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.07, 1,466.63 and 783.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.07, 1,466.63 and 783.98 is: 1,081.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.07 : 1,466.63 = 783.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.07/1,466.63 = 783.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.07x = 1,466.63 × 783.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.07x = 1,149,801.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,801.25/1,063.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.59

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