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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.03, 1,474.58 and 867.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.03, 1,474.58 and 867.47 is: 1,198.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.03 : 1,474.58 = 867.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.03/1,474.58 = 867.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.03x = 1,474.58 × 867.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.03x = 1,279,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,153.91/1,067.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.80

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