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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.06, 1,518.93 and 746.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.06, 1,518.93 and 746.87 is: 1,030.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.06 : 1,518.93 = 746.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.06/1,518.93 = 746.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.06x = 1,518.93 × 746.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.06x = 1,134,435.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,435.65/1,101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.31

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