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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.71, 1,571.39 and 745.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.71, 1,571.39 and 745.73 is: 1,029.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.71 : 1,571.39 = 745.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.71/1,571.39 = 745.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.71x = 1,571.39 × 745.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.71x = 1,171,832.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,832.66/1,138.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.09

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