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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.60, 1,545.36 and 741.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.60, 1,545.36 and 741.89 is: 1,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.60 : 1,545.36 = 741.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.60/1,545.36 = 741.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.60x = 1,545.36 × 741.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.60x = 1,146,489.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,489.25/1,120.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.10

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