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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.12, 1,541.02 and 754.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.12, 1,541.02 and 754.06 is: 1,126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.12 : 1,541.02 = 754.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.12/1,541.02 = 754.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.12x = 1,541.02 × 754.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.12x = 1,162,023.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,023.43/1,031.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.95

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