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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.94, 1,561.17 and 733.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.94, 1,561.17 and 733.24 is: 1,098.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.94 : 1,561.17 = 733.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.94/1,561.17 = 733.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.94x = 1,561.17 × 733.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.94x = 1,144,714.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,714.80/1,041.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.64

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