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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.46, 1,468.45 and 1,009.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.46, 1,468.45 and 1,009.10 is: 1,393.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.46 : 1,468.45 = 1,009.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.46/1,468.45 = 1,009.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.46x = 1,468.45 × 1,009.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.46x = 1,481,812.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,812.90/1,063.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.39

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