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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.82, 1,577.04 and 759.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.82, 1,577.04 and 759.22 is: 1,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.82 : 1,577.04 = 759.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.82/1,577.04 = 759.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.82x = 1,577.04 × 759.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.82x = 1,197,320.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,320.31/1,050.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.42

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