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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.02, 1,534.83 and 740.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.02, 1,534.83 and 740.06 is: 1,020.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.02 : 1,534.83 = 740.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.02/1,534.83 = 740.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.02x = 1,534.83 × 740.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.02x = 1,135,866.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,866.29/1,113.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.53

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