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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.52, 1,569.60 and 759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.52, 1,569.60 and 759.12 is: 1,137.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.52 : 1,569.60 = 759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.52/1,569.60 = 759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.52x = 1,569.60 × 759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.52x = 1,191,514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,514.75/1,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.46

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