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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.71, 1,468.40 and 801.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.71, 1,468.40 and 801.81 is: 1,106.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.71 : 1,468.40 = 801.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.71/1,468.40 = 801.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.71x = 1,468.40 × 801.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.71x = 1,177,373.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,373.79/1,063.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.86

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