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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.26, 1,544.15 and 739.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.26, 1,544.15 and 739.09 is: 1,106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.26 : 1,544.15 = 739.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.26/1,544.15 = 739.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.26x = 1,544.15 × 739.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.26x = 1,141,265.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,265.82/1,031.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.67

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