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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.25, 1,563.50 and 740.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.25, 1,563.50 and 740.49 is: 1,021.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.25 : 1,563.50 = 740.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.25/1,563.50 = 740.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.25x = 1,563.50 × 740.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.25x = 1,157,752.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,752.41/1,133.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.62

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