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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.78, 1,593.76 and 753.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.78, 1,593.76 and 753.98 is: 1,131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.78 : 1,593.76 = 753.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.78/1,593.76 = 753.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.78x = 1,593.76 × 753.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.78x = 1,201,663.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201,663.16/1,061.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.74

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