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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.16, 1,587.45 and 750.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.16, 1,587.45 and 750.12 is: 1,125.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.16 : 1,587.45 = 750.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.16/1,587.45 = 750.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.16x = 1,587.45 × 750.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.16x = 1,190,777.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,777.99/1,058.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.33

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