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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.73, 1,529.64 and 742.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.73, 1,529.64 and 742.95 is: 1,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.73 : 1,529.64 = 742.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.73/1,529.64 = 742.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.73x = 1,529.64 × 742.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.73x = 1,136,434.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,434.68/1,019.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.45

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