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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.74, 1,565.44 and 735.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.74, 1,565.44 and 735.59 is: 1,015.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.74 : 1,565.44 = 735.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.74/1,565.44 = 735.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.74x = 1,565.44 × 735.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.74x = 1,151,512.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,512.34/1,133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.68

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