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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.24, 1,575.20 and 759.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.24, 1,575.20 and 759.68 is: 1,143.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.24 : 1,575.20 = 759.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.24/1,575.20 = 759.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.24x = 1,575.20 × 759.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.24x = 1,196,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,647.94/1,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.76

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