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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.40, 1,473.64 and 803.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.40, 1,473.64 and 803.96 is: 1,110.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.40 : 1,473.64 = 803.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.40/1,473.64 = 803.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.40x = 1,473.64 × 803.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.40x = 1,184,747.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,747.61/1,066.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.98

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