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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.72, 1,603.85 and 741.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.72, 1,603.85 and 741.11 is: 1,109.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.72 : 1,603.85 = 741.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.72/1,603.85 = 741.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.72x = 1,603.85 × 741.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.72x = 1,188,617.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,617.55/1,071.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.07

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