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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.74, 1,552.68 and 744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.74, 1,552.68 and 744.60 is: 1,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.74 : 1,552.68 = 744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.74/1,552.68 = 744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.74x = 1,552.68 × 744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.74x = 1,156,125.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,125.53/1,036.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.15

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