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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.55, 1,468.66 and 785.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.55, 1,468.66 and 785.44 is: 1,083.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.55 : 1,468.66 = 785.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.55/1,468.66 = 785.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.55x = 1,468.66 × 785.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.55x = 1,153,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,540.38/1,064.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.60

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