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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.29, 1,551.19 and 741.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.29, 1,551.19 and 741.29 is: 1,110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.29 : 1,551.19 = 741.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.29/1,551.19 = 741.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.29x = 1,551.19 × 741.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.29x = 1,149,881.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,881.64/1,035.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.69

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