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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.01, 1,564.11 and 740.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.01, 1,564.11 and 740.03 is: 1,021.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.01 : 1,564.11 = 740.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.01/1,564.11 = 740.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.01x = 1,564.11 × 740.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.01x = 1,157,480.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,480.50/1,133.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.60

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