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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.33, 1,465.14 and 730.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.33, 1,465.14 and 730.23 is: 1,007.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.33 : 1,465.14 = 730.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.33/1,465.14 = 730.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.33x = 1,465.14 × 730.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.33x = 1,069,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,889.18/1,062.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.12

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