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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.90, 1,468.44 and 709.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.90, 1,468.44 and 709.84 is: 979.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.90 : 1,468.44 = 709.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.90/1,468.44 = 709.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.90x = 1,468.44 × 709.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.90x = 1,042,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,357.45/1,063.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.75

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