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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.24, 1,553.76 and 747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.24, 1,553.76 and 747.36 is: 1,118.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.24 : 1,553.76 = 747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.24/1,553.76 = 747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.24x = 1,553.76 × 747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.24x = 1,161,218.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,218.07/1,038.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.45

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