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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.24, 1,511.19 and 741.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.24, 1,511.19 and 741.21 is: 1,022.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.24 : 1,511.19 = 741.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.24/1,511.19 = 741.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.24x = 1,511.19 × 741.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.24x = 1,120,109.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,109.14/1,095.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.71

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