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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.48, 1,563.36 and 754.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.48, 1,563.36 and 754.56 is: 1,129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.48 : 1,563.36 = 754.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.48/1,563.36 = 754.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.48x = 1,563.36 × 754.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.48x = 1,179,648.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,648.92/1,044.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.41

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