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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.80, 1,577.40 and 744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.80, 1,577.40 and 744.06 is: 1,114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.80 : 1,577.40 = 744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.80/1,577.40 = 744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.80x = 1,577.40 × 744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.80x = 1,173,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,674.33/1,052.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.81

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