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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.02, 1,576.76 and 743.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.02, 1,576.76 and 743.42 is: 1,114.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.02 : 1,576.76 = 743.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.02/1,576.76 = 743.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.02x = 1,576.76 × 743.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.02x = 1,172,194.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,194.92/1,052.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.23

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