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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.01, 1,476.29 and 737.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.01, 1,476.29 and 737.91 is: 1,018.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.01 : 1,476.29 = 737.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.01/1,476.29 = 737.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.01x = 1,476.29 × 737.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.01x = 1,089,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,371.00/1,070.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.09

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