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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.88, 1,469.17 and 803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.88, 1,469.17 and 803.44 is: 1,107.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.88 : 1,469.17 = 803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.88/1,469.17 = 803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.88x = 1,469.17 × 803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.88x = 1,180,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,389.94/1,065.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.43

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