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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.15, 1,470.03 and 730.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.15, 1,470.03 and 730.22 is: 1,006.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.15 : 1,470.03 = 730.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.15/1,470.03 = 730.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.15x = 1,470.03 × 730.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.15x = 1,073,437.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,437.79/1,066.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.84

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