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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.62, 1,545.72 and 747.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.62, 1,545.72 and 747.83 is: 1,032.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.62 : 1,545.72 = 747.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.62/1,545.72 = 747.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.62x = 1,545.72 × 747.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.62x = 1,155,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,924.32/1,119.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.43

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