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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.73, 1,468.69 and 785.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.73, 1,468.69 and 785.69 is: 1,083.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.73 : 1,468.69 = 785.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.73/1,468.69 = 785.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.73x = 1,468.69 × 785.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.73x = 1,153,935.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,935.05/1,064.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.78

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