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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.71, 1,565.33 and 752.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.71, 1,565.33 and 752.09 is: 1,125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.71 : 1,565.33 = 752.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.71/1,565.33 = 752.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.71x = 1,565.33 × 752.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.71x = 1,177,257.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,257.45/1,045.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.80

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