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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.44, 1,475.19 and 737.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.44, 1,475.19 and 737.85 is: 1,017.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.44 : 1,475.19 = 737.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.44/1,475.19 = 737.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.44x = 1,475.19 × 737.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.44x = 1,088,468.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,468.94/1,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.79

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