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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.82, 1,565.97 and 754.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.82, 1,565.97 and 754.54 is: 1,134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.82 : 1,565.97 = 754.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.82/1,565.97 = 754.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.82x = 1,565.97 × 754.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.82x = 1,181,587.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,587.00/1,041.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.16

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