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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.12, 1,467.06 and 731.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.12, 1,467.06 and 731.96 is: 1,009.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.12 : 1,467.06 = 731.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.12/1,467.06 = 731.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.12x = 1,467.06 × 731.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.12x = 1,073,829.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,829.24/1,064.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.12

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