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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.23, 1,463.22 and 737.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.23, 1,463.22 and 737.02 is: 1,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.23 : 1,463.22 = 737.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.23/1,463.22 = 737.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.23x = 1,463.22 × 737.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.23x = 1,078,422.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,422.40/1,061.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.20

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