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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.53, 1,551.14 and 745.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.53, 1,551.14 and 745.74 is: 1,029.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.53 : 1,551.14 = 745.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.53/1,551.14 = 745.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.53x = 1,551.14 × 745.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.53x = 1,156,747.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,747.14/1,123.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.56

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