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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.92, 1,550.86 and 759.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.92, 1,550.86 and 759.74 is: 1,138.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.92 : 1,550.86 = 759.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.92/1,550.86 = 759.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.92x = 1,550.86 × 759.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.92x = 1,178,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,250.38/1,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.49

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