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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.53, 1,587.38 and 749.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.53, 1,587.38 and 749.73 is: 1,125.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.53 : 1,587.38 = 749.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.53/1,587.38 = 749.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.53x = 1,587.38 × 749.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.53x = 1,190,106.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,106.41/1,057.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.36

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