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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.73, 1,595.76 and 756.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.73, 1,595.76 and 756.65 is: 1,134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.73 : 1,595.76 = 756.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.73/1,595.76 = 756.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.73x = 1,595.76 × 756.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.73x = 1,207,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,431.80/1,064.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.03

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