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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.56, 1,468.44 and 814.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.56, 1,468.44 and 814.44 is: 1,124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.56 : 1,468.44 = 814.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.56/1,468.44 = 814.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.56x = 1,468.44 × 814.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.56x = 1,195,956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,956.27/1,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.48

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