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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.06, 1,469.22 and 715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.06, 1,469.22 and 715.14 is: 986.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.06 : 1,469.22 = 715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.06/1,469.22 = 715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.06x = 1,469.22 × 715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.06x = 1,050,697.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,697.99/1,065.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.52

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