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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.72, 1,466.68 and 739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.72, 1,466.68 and 739.52 is: 1,019.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.72 : 1,466.68 = 739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.72/1,466.68 = 739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.72x = 1,466.68 × 739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.72x = 1,084,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,639.19/1,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.67

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