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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.92, 1,530.96 and 744.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.92, 1,530.96 and 744.88 is: 1,115.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.92 : 1,530.96 = 744.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.92/1,530.96 = 744.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.92x = 1,530.96 × 744.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.92x = 1,140,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,381.48/1,021.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.92

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