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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.23, 1,564.83 and 741.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.23, 1,564.83 and 741.48 is: 1,022.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.23 : 1,564.83 = 741.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.23/1,564.83 = 741.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.23x = 1,564.83 × 741.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.23x = 1,160,278.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,278.62/1,134.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.97

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