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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.56, 1,471.97 and 752.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.56, 1,471.97 and 752.87 is: 1,038.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.56 : 1,471.97 = 752.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.56/1,471.97 = 752.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.56x = 1,471.97 × 752.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.56x = 1,108,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,198.29/1,067.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.07

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