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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.04, 1,584.39 and 748.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.04, 1,584.39 and 748.49 is: 1,122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.04 : 1,584.39 = 748.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.04/1,584.39 = 748.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.04x = 1,584.39 × 748.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.04x = 1,185,900.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,900.07/1,056.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.97

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