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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.38, 1,593.34 and 753.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.38, 1,593.34 and 753.37 is: 1,129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.38 : 1,593.34 = 753.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.38/1,593.34 = 753.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.38x = 1,593.34 × 753.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.38x = 1,200,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,374.56/1,062.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.89

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