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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.33, 1,534.70 and 739.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.33, 1,534.70 and 739.62 is: 1,019.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.33 : 1,534.70 = 739.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.33/1,534.70 = 739.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.33x = 1,534.70 × 739.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.33x = 1,135,091.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,091.12/1,113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.55

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