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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.71, 1,574.82 and 742.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.71, 1,574.82 and 742.16 is: 1,113.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.71 : 1,574.82 = 742.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.71/1,574.82 = 742.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.71x = 1,574.82 × 742.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.71x = 1,168,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,768.41/1,049.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.42

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