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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.64, 1,466.26 and 747.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.64, 1,466.26 and 747.96 is: 1,031.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.64 : 1,466.26 = 747.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.64/1,466.26 = 747.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.64x = 1,466.26 × 747.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.64x = 1,096,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,703.83/1,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.09

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