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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.54, 1,589.64 and 752.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.54, 1,589.64 and 752.00 is: 1,128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.54 : 1,589.64 = 752.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.54/1,589.64 = 752.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.54x = 1,589.64 × 752.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.54x = 1,195,401.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,401.33/1,059.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.23

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