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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.41, 1,584.84 and 749.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.41, 1,584.84 and 749.36 is: 1,123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.41 : 1,584.84 = 749.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.41/1,584.84 = 749.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.41x = 1,584.84 × 749.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.41x = 1,187,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,607.78/1,057.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.13

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