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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.17, 1,535.46 and 752.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.17, 1,535.46 and 752.79 is: 1,126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.17 : 1,535.46 = 752.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.17/1,535.46 = 752.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.17x = 1,535.46 × 752.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.17x = 1,155,881.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,881.87/1,026.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.41

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