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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.73, 1,395.17 and 745.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.73, 1,395.17 and 745.49 is: 1,029.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.73 : 1,395.17 = 745.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.73/1,395.17 = 745.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.73x = 1,395.17 × 745.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.73x = 1,040,074.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,074.58/1,010.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.03

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