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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.20, 1,473.42 and 818.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.20, 1,473.42 and 818.05 is: 1,129.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.20 : 1,473.42 = 818.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.20/1,473.42 = 818.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.20x = 1,473.42 × 818.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.20x = 1,205,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,326.48/1,067.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.43

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