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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.99, 1,485.11 and 740.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.99, 1,485.11 and 740.34 is: 1,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.99 : 1,485.11 = 740.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.99/1,485.11 = 740.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.99x = 1,485.11 × 740.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.99x = 1,099,486.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,486.34/1,075.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.84

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