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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.55, 1,591.23 and 752.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.55, 1,591.23 and 752.67 is: 1,128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.55 : 1,591.23 = 752.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.55/1,591.23 = 752.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.55x = 1,591.23 × 752.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.55x = 1,197,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,671.08/1,061.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.23

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