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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.99, 1,465.97 and 731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.99, 1,465.97 and 731.90 is: 1,009.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.99 : 1,465.97 = 731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.99/1,465.97 = 731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.99x = 1,465.97 × 731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.99x = 1,072,943.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,943.45/1,062.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.36

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