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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.93, 1,468.98 and 733.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.93, 1,468.98 and 733.34 is: 1,011.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.93 : 1,468.98 = 733.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.93/1,468.98 = 733.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.93x = 1,468.98 × 733.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.93x = 1,077,254.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,254.45/1,064.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.58

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