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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.42, 1,563.33 and 740.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.42, 1,563.33 and 740.90 is: 1,021.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.42 : 1,563.33 = 740.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.42/1,563.33 = 740.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.42x = 1,563.33 × 740.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.42x = 1,158,271.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,271.20/1,133.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.93

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