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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.23, 1,521.33 and 754.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.23, 1,521.33 and 754.82 is: 1,131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.23 : 1,521.33 = 754.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.23/1,521.33 = 754.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.23x = 1,521.33 × 754.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.23x = 1,148,330.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,330.31/1,015.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.10

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