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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.04, 1,547.40 and 755.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.04, 1,547.40 and 755.21 is: 1,131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.04 : 1,547.40 = 755.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.04/1,547.40 = 755.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.04x = 1,547.40 × 755.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.04x = 1,168,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,611.95/1,033.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.24

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