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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.10, 1,537.38 and 741.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.10, 1,537.38 and 741.33 is: 1,022.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.10 : 1,537.38 = 741.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.10/1,537.38 = 741.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.10x = 1,537.38 × 741.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.10x = 1,139,705.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,705.92/1,115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.07

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