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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.09, 1,586.16 and 749.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.09, 1,586.16 and 749.15 is: 1,126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.09 : 1,586.16 = 749.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.09/1,586.16 = 749.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.09x = 1,586.16 × 749.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.09x = 1,188,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,271.76/1,055.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.23

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