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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.46, 1,517.31 and 756.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.46, 1,517.31 and 756.58 is: 1,134.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.46 : 1,517.31 = 756.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.46/1,517.31 = 756.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.46x = 1,517.31 × 756.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.46x = 1,147,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,966.40/1,011.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.96

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