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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.84, 1,452.28 and 757.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.84, 1,452.28 and 757.20 is: 1,045.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.84 : 1,452.28 = 757.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.84/1,452.28 = 757.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.84x = 1,452.28 × 757.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.84x = 1,099,666.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,666.42/1,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.47

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