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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.26, 1,570.38 and 745.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.26, 1,570.38 and 745.50 is: 1,028.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.26 : 1,570.38 = 745.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.26/1,570.38 = 745.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.26x = 1,570.38 × 745.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.26x = 1,170,718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,718.29/1,138.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.52

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