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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.96, 1,520.83 and 739.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.96, 1,520.83 and 739.78 is: 1,108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.96 : 1,520.83 = 739.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.96/1,520.83 = 739.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.96x = 1,520.83 × 739.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.96x = 1,125,079.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,079.62/1,014.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.50

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