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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.34, 1,536.98 and 741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.34, 1,536.98 and 741.12 is: 1,022.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.34 : 1,536.98 = 741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.34/1,536.98 = 741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.34x = 1,536.98 × 741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.34x = 1,139,082.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,082.91/1,114.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.21

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