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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.29, 1,537.28 and 752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.29, 1,537.28 and 752.70 is: 1,126.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.29 : 1,537.28 = 752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.29/1,537.28 = 752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.29x = 1,537.28 × 752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.29x = 1,157,115.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,115.48/1,027.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.37

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