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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.66, 1,570.59 and 745.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.66, 1,570.59 and 745.26 is: 1,028.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.66 : 1,570.59 = 745.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.66/1,570.59 = 745.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.66x = 1,570.59 × 745.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.66x = 1,170,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,497.90/1,137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.86

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