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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.91, 1,473.83 and 832.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.91, 1,473.83 and 832.59 is: 1,147.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.91 : 1,473.83 = 832.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.91/1,473.83 = 832.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.91x = 1,473.83 × 832.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.91x = 1,227,095.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,095.08/1,068.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.99

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