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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.89, 1,565.52 and 741.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.89, 1,565.52 and 741.61 is: 1,023.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.89 : 1,565.52 = 741.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.89/1,565.52 = 741.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.89x = 1,565.52 × 741.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.89x = 1,161,005.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,005.29/1,133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.91

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