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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.53, 1,473.93 and 789.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.53, 1,473.93 and 789.48 is: 1,089.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.53 : 1,473.93 = 789.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.53/1,473.93 = 789.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.53x = 1,473.93 × 789.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.53x = 1,163,638.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,638.26/1,068.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.01

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