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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.70, 1,469.56 and 953.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.70, 1,469.56 and 953.98 is: 1,316.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.70 : 1,469.56 = 953.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.70/1,469.56 = 953.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.70x = 1,469.56 × 953.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.70x = 1,401,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,934.84/1,064.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.74

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