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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.90, 1,551.78 and 745.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.90, 1,551.78 and 745.54 is: 1,118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.90 : 1,551.78 = 745.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.90/1,551.78 = 745.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.90x = 1,551.78 × 745.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.90x = 1,156,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,914.06/1,033.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.98

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