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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.06, 1,451.18 and 757.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.06, 1,451.18 and 757.71 is: 1,045.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.06 : 1,451.18 = 757.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.06/1,451.18 = 757.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.06x = 1,451.18 × 757.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.06x = 1,099,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,575.49/1,052.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.17

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