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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.51, 1,632.23 and 745.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.51, 1,632.23 and 745.75 is: 1,119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.51 : 1,632.23 = 745.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.51/1,632.23 = 745.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.51x = 1,632.23 × 745.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.51x = 1,217,235.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,235.52/1,087.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.29

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