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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.90, 1,545.75 and 747.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.90, 1,545.75 and 747.89 is: 1,031.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.90 : 1,545.75 = 747.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.90/1,545.75 = 747.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.90x = 1,545.75 × 747.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.90x = 1,156,050.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,050.97/1,120.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.36

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