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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.11, 1,550.53 and 743.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.11, 1,550.53 and 743.94 is: 1,113.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.11 : 1,550.53 = 743.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.11/1,550.53 = 743.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.11x = 1,550.53 × 743.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.11x = 1,153,501.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,501.29/1,036.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.30

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