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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.14, 1,471.98 and 805.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.14, 1,471.98 and 805.32 is: 1,111.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.14 : 1,471.98 = 805.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.14/1,471.98 = 805.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.14x = 1,471.98 × 805.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.14x = 1,185,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,414.93/1,066.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.88

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