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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.54, 1,545.15 and 753.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.54, 1,545.15 and 753.71 is: 1,128.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.54 : 1,545.15 = 753.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.54/1,545.15 = 753.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.54x = 1,545.15 × 753.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.54x = 1,164,595.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,595.01/1,031.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.99

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