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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.59, 1,572.08 and 746.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.59, 1,572.08 and 746.42 is: 1,030.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.59 : 1,572.08 = 746.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.59/1,572.08 = 746.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.59x = 1,572.08 × 746.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.59x = 1,173,420.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,420.36/1,138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.59

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