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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.71, 1,544.05 and 745.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.71, 1,544.05 and 745.71 is: 1,029.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.71 : 1,544.05 = 745.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.71/1,544.05 = 745.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.71x = 1,544.05 × 745.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.71x = 1,151,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,413.53/1,118.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.23

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