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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.92, 1,464.94 and 747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.92, 1,464.94 and 747.36 is: 1,031.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.92 : 1,464.94 = 747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.92/1,464.94 = 747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.92x = 1,464.94 × 747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.92x = 1,094,841.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,841.37/1,061.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.00

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