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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.24, 1,512.57 and 742.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.24, 1,512.57 and 742.21 is: 1,024.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.24 : 1,512.57 = 742.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.24/1,512.57 = 742.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.24x = 1,512.57 × 742.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.24x = 1,122,644.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,644.58/1,096.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.09

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