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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.06, 1,462.72 and 745.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.06, 1,462.72 and 745.37 is: 1,027.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.06 : 1,462.72 = 745.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.06/1,462.72 = 745.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.06x = 1,462.72 × 745.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.06x = 1,090,256.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,256.57/1,061.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.52

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