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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.93, 1,592.33 and 752.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.93, 1,592.33 and 752.54 is: 1,130.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.93 : 1,592.33 = 752.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.93/1,592.33 = 752.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.93x = 1,592.33 × 752.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.93x = 1,198,280.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,280.29/1,059.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.53

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