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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,065.16, 1,597.98 and 757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,065.16, 1,597.98 and 757.12 is: 1,135.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,065.16 : 1,597.98 = 757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,065.16/1,597.98 = 757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,065.16x = 1,597.98 × 757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,065.16x = 1,209,862.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,862.62/1,065.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.85

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