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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.55, 1,470.06 and 786.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.55, 1,470.06 and 786.46 is: 1,085.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.55 : 1,470.06 = 786.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.55/1,470.06 = 786.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.55x = 1,470.06 × 786.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.55x = 1,156,143.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,143.39/1,065.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.02

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