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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.53, 1,533.74 and 739.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.53, 1,533.74 and 739.05 is: 1,019.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.53 : 1,533.74 = 739.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.53/1,533.74 = 739.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.53x = 1,533.74 × 739.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.53x = 1,133,506.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,506.85/1,111.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.78

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