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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.75, 1,575.64 and 757.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.75, 1,575.64 and 757.02 is: 1,135.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.75 : 1,575.64 = 757.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.75/1,575.64 = 757.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.75x = 1,575.64 × 757.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.75x = 1,192,790.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,790.99/1,050.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.18

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