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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.70, 1,583.51 and 748.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.70, 1,583.51 and 748.39 is: 1,121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.70 : 1,583.51 = 748.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.70/1,583.51 = 748.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.70x = 1,583.51 × 748.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.70x = 1,185,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,083.05/1,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.49

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