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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.70, 1,504.18 and 741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.70, 1,504.18 and 741.78 is: 1,022.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.70 : 1,504.18 = 741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.70/1,504.18 = 741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.70x = 1,504.18 × 741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.70x = 1,115,770.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,770.64/1,091.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.05

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