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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.36, 1,550.30 and 758.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.36, 1,550.30 and 758.34 is: 1,135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.36 : 1,550.30 = 758.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.36/1,550.30 = 758.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.36x = 1,550.30 × 758.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.36x = 1,175,654.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,654.50/1,035.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.50

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