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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.38, 1,471.35 and 734.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.38, 1,471.35 and 734.70 is: 1,013.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.38 : 1,471.35 = 734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.38/1,471.35 = 734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.38x = 1,471.35 × 734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.38x = 1,081,000.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,000.85/1,066.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.71

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