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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.13, 1,493.17 and 731.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.13, 1,493.17 and 731.21 is: 1,009.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.13 : 1,493.17 = 731.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.13/1,493.17 = 731.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.13x = 1,493.17 × 731.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.13x = 1,091,811.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,811.54/1,081.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.88

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