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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.33, 1,540.26 and 753.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.33, 1,540.26 and 753.13 is: 1,130.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.33 : 1,540.26 = 753.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.33/1,540.26 = 753.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.33x = 1,540.26 × 753.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.33x = 1,160,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,016.01/1,026.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.26

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