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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.32, 1,533.49 and 739.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.32, 1,533.49 and 739.32 is: 1,019.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.32 : 1,533.49 = 739.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.32/1,533.49 = 739.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.32x = 1,533.49 × 739.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.32x = 1,133,739.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,739.83/1,112.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.26

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