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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.53, 1,588.88 and 750.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.53, 1,588.88 and 750.73 is: 1,126.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.53 : 1,588.88 = 750.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.53/1,588.88 = 750.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.53x = 1,588.88 × 750.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.53x = 1,192,819.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,819.88/1,058.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.86

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