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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.32, 1,570.86 and 744.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.32, 1,570.86 and 744.66 is: 1,027.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.32 : 1,570.86 = 744.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.32/1,570.86 = 744.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.32x = 1,570.86 × 744.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.32x = 1,169,756.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,756.61/1,138.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.62

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