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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.94, 1,547.52 and 759.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.94, 1,547.52 and 759.92 is: 1,137.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.94 : 1,547.52 = 759.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.94/1,547.52 = 759.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.94x = 1,547.52 × 759.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.94x = 1,175,991.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,991.40/1,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.39

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