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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.51, 1,545.87 and 746.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.51, 1,545.87 and 746.34 is: 1,030.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.51 : 1,545.87 = 746.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.51/1,545.87 = 746.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.51x = 1,545.87 × 746.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.51x = 1,153,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,744.62/1,119.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.58

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