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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.08, 1,447.32 and 734.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.08, 1,447.32 and 734.26 is: 1,012.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.08 : 1,447.32 = 734.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.08/1,447.32 = 734.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.08x = 1,447.32 × 734.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.08x = 1,062,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,709.18/1,049.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.99

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