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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.46, 1,563.48 and 740.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.46, 1,563.48 and 740.34 is: 1,021.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.46 : 1,563.48 = 740.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.46/1,563.48 = 740.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.46x = 1,563.48 × 740.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.46x = 1,157,506.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,506.78/1,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.22

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