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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.44, 1,472.25 and 788.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.44, 1,472.25 and 788.22 is: 1,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.44 : 1,472.25 = 788.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.44/1,472.25 = 788.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.44x = 1,472.25 × 788.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.44x = 1,160,456.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,456.90/1,068.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,086.13

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