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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.50, 1,591.44 and 755.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.50, 1,591.44 and 755.72 is: 1,131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.50 : 1,591.44 = 755.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.50/1,591.44 = 755.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.50x = 1,591.44 × 755.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.50x = 1,202,683.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,683.04/1,062.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.94

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