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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.05, 1,581.67 and 745.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.05, 1,581.67 and 745.93 is: 1,118.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.05 : 1,581.67 = 745.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.05/1,581.67 = 745.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.05x = 1,581.67 × 745.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.05x = 1,179,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,815.10/1,055.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.26

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