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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.92, 1,587.30 and 750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.92, 1,587.30 and 750.30 is: 1,123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.92 : 1,587.30 = 750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.92/1,587.30 = 750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.92x = 1,587.30 × 750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.92x = 1,190,951.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,951.19/1,059.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.62

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