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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.68, 1,599.45 and 757.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.68, 1,599.45 and 757.29 is: 1,137.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.68 : 1,599.45 = 757.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.68/1,599.45 = 757.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.68x = 1,599.45 × 757.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.68x = 1,211,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,247.49/1,064.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.66

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