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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.09, 1,468.90 and 827.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.09, 1,468.90 and 827.47 is: 1,142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.09 : 1,468.90 = 827.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.09/1,468.90 = 827.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.09x = 1,468.90 × 827.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.09x = 1,215,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,470.68/1,064.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.26

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