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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.57, 1,566.68 and 742.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.57, 1,566.68 and 742.82 is: 1,024.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.57 : 1,566.68 = 742.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.57/1,566.68 = 742.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.57x = 1,566.68 × 742.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.57x = 1,163,761.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,761.24/1,135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.83

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