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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.95, 1,478.72 and 809.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.95, 1,478.72 and 809.51 is: 1,116.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.95 : 1,478.72 = 809.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.95/1,478.72 = 809.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.95x = 1,478.72 × 809.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.95x = 1,197,033.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,033.26/1,071.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.69

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