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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.45, 1,536.44 and 733.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.45, 1,536.44 and 733.01 is: 1,097.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.45 : 1,536.44 = 733.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.45/1,536.44 = 733.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.45x = 1,536.44 × 733.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.45x = 1,126,214.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,214.54/1,026.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.19

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