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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.48, 1,463.72 and 747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.48, 1,463.72 and 747.28 is: 1,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.48 : 1,463.72 = 747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.48/1,463.72 = 747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.48x = 1,463.72 × 747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.48x = 1,093,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,808.68/1,060.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.43

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