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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.89, 1,466.33 and 730.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.89, 1,466.33 and 730.74 is: 1,008.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.89 : 1,466.33 = 730.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.89/1,466.33 = 730.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.89x = 1,466.33 × 730.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.89x = 1,071,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,505.98/1,062.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.11

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