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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.32, 1,470.48 and 730.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.32, 1,470.48 and 730.96 is: 1,008.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.32 : 1,470.48 = 730.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.32/1,470.48 = 730.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.32x = 1,470.48 × 730.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.32x = 1,074,862.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,862.06/1,066.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.01

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