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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.22, 1,568.96 and 744.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.22, 1,568.96 and 744.48 is: 1,027.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.22 : 1,568.96 = 744.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.22/1,568.96 = 744.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.22x = 1,568.96 × 744.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.22x = 1,168,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,059.34/1,137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.12

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