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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.22, 1,445.13 and 733.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.22, 1,445.13 and 733.06 is: 1,010.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.22 : 1,445.13 = 733.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.22/1,445.13 = 733.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.22x = 1,445.13 × 733.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.22x = 1,059,367.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,367.00/1,048.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.63

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