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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.71, 1,469.98 and 734.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.71, 1,469.98 and 734.15 is: 1,012.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.71 : 1,469.98 = 734.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.71/1,469.98 = 734.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.71x = 1,469.98 × 734.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.71x = 1,079,185.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,185.82/1,065.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.64

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