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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.68, 1,470.08 and 733.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.68, 1,470.08 and 733.53 is: 1,011.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.68 : 1,470.08 = 733.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.68/1,470.08 = 733.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.68x = 1,470.08 × 733.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.68x = 1,078,352.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,352.38/1,065.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.89

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