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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.49, 1,468.87 and 802.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.49, 1,468.87 and 802.05 is: 1,106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.49 : 1,468.87 = 802.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.49/1,468.87 = 802.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.49x = 1,468.87 × 802.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.49x = 1,178,107.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,107.18/1,064.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.73

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