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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.24, 1,448.96 and 756.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.24, 1,448.96 and 756.99 is: 1,042.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.24 : 1,448.96 = 756.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.24/1,448.96 = 756.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.24x = 1,448.96 × 756.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.24x = 1,096,844.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,844.45/1,052.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.39

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