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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.55, 1,585.14 and 748.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.55, 1,585.14 and 748.99 is: 1,123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.55 : 1,585.14 = 748.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.55/1,585.14 = 748.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.55x = 1,585.14 × 748.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.55x = 1,187,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,254.01/1,056.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.71

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