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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.92, 1,549.36 and 758.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.92, 1,549.36 and 758.74 is: 1,136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.92 : 1,549.36 = 758.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.92/1,549.36 = 758.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.92x = 1,549.36 × 758.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.92x = 1,175,561.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,561.41/1,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.99

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