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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.59, 1,472.52 and 818.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.59, 1,472.52 and 818.38 is: 1,128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.59 : 1,472.52 = 818.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.59/1,472.52 = 818.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.59x = 1,472.52 × 818.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.59x = 1,205,080.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,080.92/1,067.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.79

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