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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.83, 1,469.84 and 784.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.83, 1,469.84 and 784.95 is: 1,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.83 : 1,469.84 = 784.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.83/1,469.84 = 784.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.83x = 1,469.84 × 784.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.83x = 1,153,746.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,746.98/1,065.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.49

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