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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.71, 1,576.57 and 744.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.71, 1,576.57 and 744.53 is: 1,117.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.71 : 1,576.57 = 744.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.71/1,576.57 = 744.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.71x = 1,576.57 × 744.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.71x = 1,173,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,803.66/1,050.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.15

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