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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.96, 1,469.14 and 1,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.96, 1,469.14 and 1,009.60 is: 1,394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.96 : 1,469.14 = 1,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.96/1,469.14 = 1,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.96x = 1,469.14 × 1,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.96x = 1,483,243.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,243.74/1,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.08

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