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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.71, 1,443.64 and 732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.71, 1,443.64 and 732.52 is: 1,010.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.71 : 1,443.64 = 732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.71/1,443.64 = 732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.71x = 1,443.64 × 732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.71x = 1,057,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,495.17/1,046.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.30

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