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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.41, 1,555.22 and 743.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.41, 1,555.22 and 743.59 is: 1,115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.41 : 1,555.22 = 743.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.41/1,555.22 = 743.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.41x = 1,555.22 × 743.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.41x = 1,156,446.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,446.04/1,036.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.82

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