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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.46, 1,520.08 and 739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.46, 1,520.08 and 739.28 is: 1,107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.46 : 1,520.08 = 739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.46/1,520.08 = 739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.46x = 1,520.08 × 739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.46x = 1,123,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,764.74/1,014.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.75

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