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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.29, 1,472.91 and 804.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.29, 1,472.91 and 804.85 is: 1,110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.29 : 1,472.91 = 804.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.29/1,472.91 = 804.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.29x = 1,472.91 × 804.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.29x = 1,185,467.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,467.93/1,067.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.73

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