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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.06, 1,589.75 and 731.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.06, 1,589.75 and 731.06 is: 1,094.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.06 : 1,589.75 = 731.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.06/1,589.75 = 731.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.06x = 1,589.75 × 731.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.06x = 1,162,202.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,202.64/1,062.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.29

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