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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.62, 1,478.94 and 809.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.62, 1,478.94 and 809.18 is: 1,116.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.62 : 1,478.94 = 809.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.62/1,478.94 = 809.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.62x = 1,478.94 × 809.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.62x = 1,196,728.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,728.67/1,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.75

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