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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.40, 1,465.68 and 713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.40, 1,465.68 and 713.20 is: 983.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.40 : 1,465.68 = 713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.40/1,465.68 = 713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.40x = 1,465.68 × 713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.40x = 1,045,322.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,322.98/1,062.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.93

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