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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.76, 1,579.26 and 745.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.76, 1,579.26 and 745.32 is: 1,115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.76 : 1,579.26 = 745.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.76/1,579.26 = 745.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.76x = 1,579.26 × 745.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.76x = 1,177,054.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,054.06/1,054.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.94

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