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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.95, 1,467.84 and 784.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.95, 1,467.84 and 784.84 is: 1,082.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.95 : 1,467.84 = 784.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.95/1,467.84 = 784.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.95x = 1,467.84 × 784.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.95x = 1,152,015.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,015.62/1,063.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.78

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