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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.14, 1,564.84 and 740.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.14, 1,564.84 and 740.39 is: 1,022.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.14 : 1,564.84 = 740.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.14/1,564.84 = 740.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.14x = 1,564.84 × 740.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.14x = 1,158,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,595.87/1,133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.47

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