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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.72, 1,465.30 and 738.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.72, 1,465.30 and 738.52 is: 1,018.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.72 : 1,465.30 = 738.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.72/1,465.30 = 738.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.72x = 1,465.30 × 738.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.72x = 1,082,153.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,153.36/1,062.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.29

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