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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.36, 1,473.69 and 831.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.36, 1,473.69 and 831.43 is: 1,146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.36 : 1,473.69 = 831.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.36/1,473.69 = 831.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.36x = 1,473.69 × 831.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.36x = 1,225,275.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,275.04/1,068.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.88

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