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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.29, 1,470.35 and 813.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.29, 1,470.35 and 813.88 is: 1,123.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.29 : 1,470.35 = 813.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.29/1,470.35 = 813.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.29x = 1,470.35 × 813.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.29x = 1,196,688.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,688.46/1,065.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.35

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