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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.92, 1,547.86 and 757.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.92, 1,547.86 and 757.74 is: 1,135.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.92 : 1,547.86 = 757.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.92/1,547.86 = 757.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.92x = 1,547.86 × 757.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.92x = 1,172,875.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,875.44/1,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.49

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