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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.46, 1,570.17 and 745.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.46, 1,570.17 and 745.80 is: 1,027.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.46 : 1,570.17 = 745.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.46/1,570.17 = 745.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.46x = 1,570.17 × 745.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.46x = 1,171,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,032.79/1,139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.71

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