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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.74, 1,447.52 and 735.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.74, 1,447.52 and 735.41 is: 1,013.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.74 : 1,447.52 = 735.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.74/1,447.52 = 735.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.74x = 1,447.52 × 735.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.74x = 1,064,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,520.68/1,050.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.12

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