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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.88, 1,595.59 and 754.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.88, 1,595.59 and 754.87 is: 1,132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.88 : 1,595.59 = 754.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.88/1,595.59 = 754.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.88x = 1,595.59 × 754.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.88x = 1,204,463.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,463.02/1,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.14

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