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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.56, 1,571.47 and 757.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.56, 1,571.47 and 757.35 is: 1,133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.56 : 1,571.47 = 757.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.56/1,571.47 = 757.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.56x = 1,571.47 × 757.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.56x = 1,190,150.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,150.91/1,049.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.95

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