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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.35, 1,473.66 and 737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.35, 1,473.66 and 737.17 is: 1,015.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.35 : 1,473.66 = 737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.35/1,473.66 = 737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.35x = 1,473.66 × 737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.35x = 1,086,337.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,337.94/1,069.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.89

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