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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.76, 1,504.08 and 740.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.76, 1,504.08 and 740.96 is: 1,022.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.76 : 1,504.08 = 740.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.76/1,504.08 = 740.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.76x = 1,504.08 × 740.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.76x = 1,114,463.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,463.12/1,089.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.67

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