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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.26, 1,536.66 and 744.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.26, 1,536.66 and 744.21 is: 1,116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.26 : 1,536.66 = 744.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.26/1,536.66 = 744.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.26x = 1,536.66 × 744.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.26x = 1,143,597.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,597.74/1,024.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.51

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