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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.65, 1,547.89 and 743.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.65, 1,547.89 and 743.93 is: 1,115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.65 : 1,547.89 = 743.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.65/1,547.89 = 743.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.65x = 1,547.89 × 743.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.65x = 1,151,521.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,521.81/1,032.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.11

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