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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.03, 1,570.08 and 745.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.03, 1,570.08 and 745.30 is: 1,028.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.03 : 1,570.08 = 745.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.03/1,570.08 = 745.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.03x = 1,570.08 × 745.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.03x = 1,170,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,180.62/1,138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.25

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