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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.78, 1,572.95 and 747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.78, 1,572.95 and 747.20 is: 1,031.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.78 : 1,572.95 = 747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.78/1,572.95 = 747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.78x = 1,572.95 × 747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.78x = 1,175,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,308.24/1,139.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.17

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