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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.46, 1,537.54 and 752.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.46, 1,537.54 and 752.88 is: 1,126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.46 : 1,537.54 = 752.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.46/1,537.54 = 752.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.46x = 1,537.54 × 752.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.46x = 1,157,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,583.12/1,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.65

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