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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.55, 1,577.93 and 743.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.55, 1,577.93 and 743.43 is: 1,114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.55 : 1,577.93 = 743.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.55/1,577.93 = 743.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.55x = 1,577.93 × 743.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.55x = 1,173,076.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,076.78/1,052.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.51

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