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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.64, 1,504.42 and 740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.64, 1,504.42 and 740.20 is: 1,021.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.64 : 1,504.42 = 740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.64/1,504.42 = 740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.64x = 1,504.42 × 740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.64x = 1,113,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,571.68/1,089.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.96

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