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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.31, 1,471.28 and 834.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.31, 1,471.28 and 834.03 is: 1,149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.31 : 1,471.28 = 834.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.31/1,471.28 = 834.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.31x = 1,471.28 × 834.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.31x = 1,227,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,087.49/1,067.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.70

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