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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.55, 1,583.93 and 747.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.55, 1,583.93 and 747.43 is: 1,120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.55 : 1,583.93 = 747.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.55/1,583.93 = 747.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.55x = 1,583.93 × 747.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.55x = 1,183,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,873.06/1,056.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.51

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