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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.79, 1,560.98 and 750.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.79, 1,560.98 and 750.27 is: 1,123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.79 : 1,560.98 = 750.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.79/1,560.98 = 750.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.79x = 1,560.98 × 750.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.79x = 1,171,164.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,164.19/1,042.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.11

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