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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.78, 1,473.14 and 718.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.78, 1,473.14 and 718.70 is: 991.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.78 : 1,473.14 = 718.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.78/1,473.14 = 718.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.78x = 1,473.14 × 718.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.78x = 1,058,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,745.72/1,067.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.54

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