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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.94, 1,582.16 and 747.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.94, 1,582.16 and 747.18 is: 1,119.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.94 : 1,582.16 = 747.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.94/1,582.16 = 747.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.94x = 1,582.16 × 747.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.94x = 1,182,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,154.57/1,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.53

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