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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.93, 1,546.37 and 756.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.93, 1,546.37 and 756.73 is: 1,133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.93 : 1,546.37 = 756.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.93/1,546.37 = 756.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.93x = 1,546.37 × 756.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.93x = 1,170,184.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,184.57/1,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.98

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