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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.59, 1,130.13 and 741.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.59, 1,130.13 and 741.83 is: 1,022.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.59 : 1,130.13 = 741.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.59/1,130.13 = 741.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.59x = 1,130.13 × 741.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.59x = 838,358.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,358.69/819.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.91

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