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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.91, 1,573.87 and 742.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.91, 1,573.87 and 742.73 is: 1,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.91 : 1,573.87 = 742.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.91/1,573.87 = 742.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.91x = 1,573.87 × 742.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.91x = 1,168,953.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,953.52/1,048.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.45

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