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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.39, 1,569.06 and 739.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.39, 1,569.06 and 739.02 is: 1,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.39 : 1,569.06 = 739.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.39/1,569.06 = 739.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.39x = 1,569.06 × 739.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.39x = 1,159,566.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,566.72/1,137.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.50

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