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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.38, 1,591.84 and 752.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.38, 1,591.84 and 752.37 is: 1,128.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.38 : 1,591.84 = 752.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.38/1,591.84 = 752.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.38x = 1,591.84 × 752.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.38x = 1,197,652.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,652.66/1,061.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.39

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