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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.11, 1,416.90 and 740.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.11, 1,416.90 and 740.59 is: 1,110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.11 : 1,416.90 = 740.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.11/1,416.90 = 740.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.11x = 1,416.90 × 740.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.11x = 1,049,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,341.97/945.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.29

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