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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.47, 1,563.79 and 740.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.47, 1,563.79 and 740.72 is: 1,021.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.47 : 1,563.79 = 740.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.47/1,563.79 = 740.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.47x = 1,563.79 × 740.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.47x = 1,158,333.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,333.98/1,133.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.94

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