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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.66, 1,564.14 and 740.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.66, 1,564.14 and 740.62 is: 1,022.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.66 : 1,564.14 = 740.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.66/1,564.14 = 740.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.66x = 1,564.14 × 740.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.66x = 1,158,433.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,433.37/1,132.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.75

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