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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.58, 1,547.91 and 745.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.58, 1,547.91 and 745.38 is: 1,118.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.58 : 1,547.91 = 745.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.58/1,547.91 = 745.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.58x = 1,547.91 × 745.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.58x = 1,153,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,781.16/1,031.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.46

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