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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.48, 1,603.42 and 740.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.48, 1,603.42 and 740.86 is: 1,108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.48 : 1,603.42 = 740.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.48/1,603.42 = 740.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.48x = 1,603.42 × 740.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.48x = 1,187,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,909.74/1,071.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.66

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