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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.22, 1,473.21 and 718.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.22, 1,473.21 and 718.11 is: 991.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.22 : 1,473.21 = 718.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.22/1,473.21 = 718.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.22x = 1,473.21 × 718.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.22x = 1,057,926.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,926.83/1,067.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.29

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