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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.24, 1,472.71 and 752.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.24, 1,472.71 and 752.37 is: 1,038.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.24 : 1,472.71 = 752.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.24/1,472.71 = 752.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.24x = 1,472.71 × 752.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.24x = 1,108,011.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,011.70/1,067.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.20

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