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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.24, 1,593.63 and 756.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.24, 1,593.63 and 756.06 is: 1,134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.24 : 1,593.63 = 756.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.24/1,593.63 = 756.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.24x = 1,593.63 × 756.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.24x = 1,204,879.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,879.90/1,062.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.28

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