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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.64, 1,467.40 and 784.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.64, 1,467.40 and 784.54 is: 1,082.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.64 : 1,467.40 = 784.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.64/1,467.40 = 784.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.64x = 1,467.40 × 784.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.64x = 1,151,233.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,233.87/1,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.36

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