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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.46, 1,565.88 and 741.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.46, 1,565.88 and 741.55 is: 1,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.46 : 1,565.88 = 741.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.46/1,565.88 = 741.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.46x = 1,565.88 × 741.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.46x = 1,161,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,170.48/1,134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.55

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