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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.74, 1,504.50 and 741.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.74, 1,504.50 and 741.44 is: 1,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.74 : 1,504.50 = 741.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.74/1,504.50 = 741.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.74x = 1,504.50 × 741.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.74x = 1,115,496.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,496.48/1,089.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.64

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