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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.28, 1,492.62 and 732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.28, 1,492.62 and 732.44 is: 1,011.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.28 : 1,492.62 = 732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.28/1,492.62 = 732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.28x = 1,492.62 × 732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.28x = 1,093,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,254.59/1,081.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.07

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