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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.16, 1,467.58 and 715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.16, 1,467.58 and 715.24 is: 985.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.16 : 1,467.58 = 715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.16/1,467.58 = 715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.16x = 1,467.58 × 715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.16x = 1,049,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,671.92/1,065.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.46

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