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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.08, 1,473.84 and 788.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.08, 1,473.84 and 788.47 is: 1,088.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.08 : 1,473.84 = 788.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.08/1,473.84 = 788.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.08x = 1,473.84 × 788.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.08x = 1,162,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,078.62/1,068.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.01

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