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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.12, 1,465.68 and 730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.12, 1,465.68 and 730.96 is: 1,007.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.12 : 1,465.68 = 730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.12/1,465.68 = 730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.12x = 1,465.68 × 730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.12x = 1,071,353.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,353.45/1,063.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.74

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