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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.10, 1,464 and 867.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.10, 1,464 and 867.08 is: 1,194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.10 : 1,464 = 867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.10/1,464 = 867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.10x = 1,464 × 867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.10x = 1,269,405.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,405.12/1,063.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.06

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