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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.64, 1,563.68 and 732.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.64, 1,563.68 and 732.24 is: 1,099.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.64 : 1,563.68 = 732.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.64/1,563.68 = 732.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.64x = 1,563.68 × 732.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.64x = 1,144,989.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,989.04/1,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.22

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