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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.66, 1,562.76 and 739.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.66, 1,562.76 and 739.62 is: 1,021.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.66 : 1,562.76 = 739.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.66/1,562.76 = 739.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.66x = 1,562.76 × 739.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.66x = 1,155,848.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,848.55/1,131.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.37

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