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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.72, 1,580.35 and 745.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.72, 1,580.35 and 745.07 is: 1,116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.72 : 1,580.35 = 745.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.72/1,580.35 = 745.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.72x = 1,580.35 × 745.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.72x = 1,177,471.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,471.37/1,054.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.38

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