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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.01, 1,538.97 and 742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.01, 1,538.97 and 742 is: 1,024.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.01 : 1,538.97 = 742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.01/1,538.97 = 742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.01x = 1,538.97 × 742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.01x = 1,141,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,912.03/1,115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.13

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