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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.84, 1,593.96 and 755.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.84, 1,593.96 and 755.08 is: 1,131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.84 : 1,593.96 = 755.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.84/1,593.96 = 755.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.84x = 1,593.96 × 755.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.84x = 1,203,567.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,567.32/1,063.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.34

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