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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.65, 1,464.36 and 839.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.65, 1,464.36 and 839.18 is: 1,155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.65 : 1,464.36 = 839.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.65/1,464.36 = 839.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.65x = 1,464.36 × 839.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.65x = 1,228,854.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,854.30/1,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.32

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