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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.48, 1,544.48 and 758.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.48, 1,544.48 and 758.80 is: 1,138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.48 : 1,544.48 = 758.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.48/1,544.48 = 758.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.48x = 1,544.48 × 758.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.48x = 1,171,951.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,951.42/1,029.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.39

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