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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.31, 1,470.06 and 769.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.31, 1,470.06 and 769.11 is: 1,062.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.31 : 1,470.06 = 769.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.31/1,470.06 = 769.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.31x = 1,470.06 × 769.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.31x = 1,130,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,637.85/1,064.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.32

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