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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.25, 1,476.14 and 739.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.25, 1,476.14 and 739.23 is: 1,019.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.25 : 1,476.14 = 739.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.25/1,476.14 = 739.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.25x = 1,476.14 × 739.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.25x = 1,091,203.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,203.28/1,070.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.58

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