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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.76, 1,471.28 and 751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.76, 1,471.28 and 751.72 is: 1,037.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.76 : 1,471.28 = 751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.76/1,471.28 = 751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.76x = 1,471.28 × 751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.76x = 1,105,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,990.60/1,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.75

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