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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.68, 1,504.56 and 759.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.68, 1,504.56 and 759.16 is: 1,139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.68 : 1,504.56 = 759.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.68/1,504.56 = 759.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.68x = 1,504.56 × 759.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.68x = 1,142,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,201.77/1,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.15

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