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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.39, 1,468.43 and 785.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.39, 1,468.43 and 785.29 is: 1,083.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.39 : 1,468.43 = 785.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.39/1,468.43 = 785.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.39x = 1,468.43 × 785.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.39x = 1,153,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,145.91/1,064.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.39

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