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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.32, 1,570.81 and 746.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.32, 1,570.81 and 746.08 is: 1,030.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.32 : 1,570.81 = 746.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.32/1,570.81 = 746.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.32x = 1,570.81 × 746.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.32x = 1,171,949.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,949.92/1,137.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.45

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