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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.83, 1,479.75 and 804.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.83, 1,479.75 and 804.11 is: 1,110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.83 : 1,479.75 = 804.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.83/1,479.75 = 804.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.83x = 1,479.75 × 804.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.83x = 1,189,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,871.36/1,071.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.14

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