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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.30, 1,546.02 and 740.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.30, 1,546.02 and 740.16 is: 1,108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.30 : 1,546.02 = 740.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.30/1,546.02 = 740.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.30x = 1,546.02 × 740.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.30x = 1,144,302.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,302.16/1,032.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.50

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