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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.16, 1,569.90 and 744.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.16, 1,569.90 and 744.76 is: 1,028.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.16 : 1,569.90 = 744.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.16/1,569.90 = 744.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.16x = 1,569.90 × 744.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.16x = 1,169,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,198.72/1,137.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.17

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