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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.06, 1,452.56 and 758.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.06, 1,452.56 and 758.71 is: 1,046.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.06 : 1,452.56 = 758.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.06/1,452.56 = 758.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.06x = 1,452.56 × 758.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.06x = 1,102,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,071.80/1,053.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.54

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