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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.68, 1,547.10 and 756.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.68, 1,547.10 and 756.90 is: 1,136.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.68 : 1,547.10 = 756.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.68/1,547.10 = 756.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.68x = 1,547.10 × 756.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.68x = 1,170,999.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,999.99/1,030.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.14

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