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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.71, 1,564.85 and 740.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.71, 1,564.85 and 740.79 is: 1,022.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.71 : 1,564.85 = 740.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.71/1,564.85 = 740.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.71x = 1,564.85 × 740.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.71x = 1,159,225.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,225.23/1,133.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.51

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