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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.39, 1,474.20 and 715.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.39, 1,474.20 and 715.13 is: 986.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.39 : 1,474.20 = 715.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.39/1,474.20 = 715.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.39x = 1,474.20 × 715.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.39x = 1,054,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,242.80/1,068.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.76

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