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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.09, 1,467.12 and 783.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.09, 1,467.12 and 783.19 is: 1,080.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.09 : 1,467.12 = 783.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.09/1,467.12 = 783.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.09x = 1,467.12 × 783.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.09x = 1,149,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,033.71/1,063.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.84

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