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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.68, 1,611.90 and 745.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.68, 1,611.90 and 745.74 is: 1,117.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.68 : 1,611.90 = 745.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.68/1,611.90 = 745.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.68x = 1,611.90 × 745.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.68x = 1,202,058.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,058.31/1,075.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.49

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