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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.97, 1,579.70 and 745.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.97, 1,579.70 and 745.42 is: 1,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.97 : 1,579.70 = 745.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.97/1,579.70 = 745.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.97x = 1,579.70 × 745.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.97x = 1,177,528.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,528.35/1,052.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.30

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