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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.75, 1,578.64 and 759.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.75, 1,578.64 and 759.02 is: 1,138.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.75 : 1,578.64 = 759.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.75/1,578.64 = 759.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.75x = 1,578.64 × 759.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.75x = 1,198,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,219.33/1,052.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.18

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