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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.19, 1,507.04 and 744.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.19, 1,507.04 and 744.78 is: 1,117.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.19 : 1,507.04 = 744.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.19/1,507.04 = 744.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.19x = 1,507.04 × 744.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.19x = 1,122,413.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,413.25/1,004.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.73

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