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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.31, 1,602.32 and 744.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.31, 1,602.32 and 744.39 is: 1,117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.31 : 1,602.32 = 744.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.31/1,602.32 = 744.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.31x = 1,602.32 × 744.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.31x = 1,192,747.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,747.26/1,067.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.53

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