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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.32, 1,574.22 and 741.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.32, 1,574.22 and 741.49 is: 1,110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.32 : 1,574.22 = 741.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.32/1,574.22 = 741.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.32x = 1,574.22 × 741.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.32x = 1,167,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,268.39/1,051.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.29

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