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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.38, 1,473.33 and 718.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.38, 1,473.33 and 718.54 is: 991.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.38 : 1,473.33 = 718.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.38/1,473.33 = 718.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.38x = 1,473.33 × 718.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.38x = 1,058,646.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,646.54/1,067.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.82

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