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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.88, 1,592.60 and 752.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.88, 1,592.60 and 752.87 is: 1,129.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.88 : 1,592.60 = 752.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.88/1,592.60 = 752.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.88x = 1,592.60 × 752.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.88x = 1,199,009.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,009.03/1,061.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.14

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