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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.60, 1,568.97 and 745.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.60, 1,568.97 and 745.02 is: 1,027.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.60 : 1,568.97 = 745.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.60/1,568.97 = 745.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.60x = 1,568.97 × 745.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.60x = 1,168,914.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,914.03/1,137.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.53

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