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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.28, 1,469.76 and 733.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.28, 1,469.76 and 733.56 is: 1,013.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.28 : 1,469.76 = 733.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.28/1,469.76 = 733.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.28x = 1,469.76 × 733.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.28x = 1,078,157.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,157.15/1,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.04

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