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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.42, 1,587.85 and 749.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.42, 1,587.85 and 749.50 is: 1,124.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.42 : 1,587.85 = 749.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.42/1,587.85 = 749.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.42x = 1,587.85 × 749.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.42x = 1,190,100.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,100.88/1,058.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.42

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