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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.71, 1,448.45 and 735

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.71, 1,448.45 and 735 is: 1,013.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.71 : 1,448.45 = 735 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.71/1,448.45 = 735/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.71x = 1,448.45 × 735
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.71x = 1,064,610.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,610.75/1,050.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.23

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