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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.10, 1,471.16 and 734.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.10, 1,471.16 and 734.51 is: 1,013.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.10 : 1,471.16 = 734.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.10/1,471.16 = 734.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.10x = 1,471.16 × 734.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.10x = 1,080,570.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,570.70/1,066.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.58

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