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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.43, 1,528.94 and 759.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.43, 1,528.94 and 759.39 is: 1,135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.43 : 1,528.94 = 759.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.43/1,528.94 = 759.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.43x = 1,528.94 × 759.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.43x = 1,161,057.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,057.91/1,022.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.58

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