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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.45, 1,583.39 and 748.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.45, 1,583.39 and 748.39 is: 1,121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.45 : 1,583.39 = 748.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.45/1,583.39 = 748.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.45x = 1,583.39 × 748.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.45x = 1,184,993.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,993.24/1,056.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.67

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