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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.62, 1,573.36 and 747.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.62, 1,573.36 and 747.33 is: 1,031.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.62 : 1,573.36 = 747.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.62/1,573.36 = 747.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.62x = 1,573.36 × 747.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.62x = 1,175,807.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,807.53/1,139.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.75

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