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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.16, 1,550.75 and 758.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.16, 1,550.75 and 758.48 is: 1,138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.16 : 1,550.75 = 758.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.16/1,550.75 = 758.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.16x = 1,550.75 × 758.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.16x = 1,176,201.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,201.31/1,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.46

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