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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.21, 1,454.66 and 739.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.21, 1,454.66 and 739.49 is: 1,019.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.21 : 1,454.66 = 739.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.21/1,454.66 = 739.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.21x = 1,454.66 × 739.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.21x = 1,075,706.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,706.52/1,055.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.42

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