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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.76, 1,474.09 and 737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.76, 1,474.09 and 737.96 is: 1,018.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.76 : 1,474.09 = 737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.76/1,474.09 = 737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.76x = 1,474.09 × 737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.76x = 1,087,810.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,810.24/1,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.78

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