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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.54, 1,573.58 and 741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.54, 1,573.58 and 741.12 is: 1,110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.54 : 1,573.58 = 741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.54/1,573.58 = 741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.54x = 1,573.58 × 741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.54x = 1,166,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,211.61/1,050.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.11

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