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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.47, 1,468.31 and 814.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.47, 1,468.31 and 814.35 is: 1,124.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.47 : 1,468.31 = 814.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.47/1,468.31 = 814.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.47x = 1,468.31 × 814.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.47x = 1,195,718.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,718.25/1,063.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.36

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