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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.45, 1,581.89 and 747.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.45, 1,581.89 and 747.39 is: 1,120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.45 : 1,581.89 = 747.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.45/1,581.89 = 747.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.45x = 1,581.89 × 747.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.45x = 1,182,288.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,288.77/1,055.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.18

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