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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.74, 1,544.41 and 756.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.74, 1,544.41 and 756.94 is: 1,134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.74 : 1,544.41 = 756.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.74/1,544.41 = 756.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.74x = 1,544.41 × 756.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.74x = 1,169,025.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,025.71/1,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.16

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