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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.20, 1,579.92 and 742.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.20, 1,579.92 and 742.96 is: 1,112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.20 : 1,579.92 = 742.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.20/1,579.92 = 742.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.20x = 1,579.92 × 742.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.20x = 1,173,817.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,817.36/1,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.41

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