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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.64, 1,595.42 and 757.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.64, 1,595.42 and 757.10 is: 1,134.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.64 : 1,595.42 = 757.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.64/1,595.42 = 757.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.64x = 1,595.42 × 757.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.64x = 1,207,892.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,892.48/1,064.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.55

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