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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.07, 1,575.70 and 757.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.07, 1,575.70 and 757.85 is: 1,136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.07 : 1,575.70 = 757.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.07/1,575.70 = 757.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.07x = 1,575.70 × 757.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.07x = 1,194,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,134.47/1,051.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.12

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