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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.73, 1,598.76 and 758.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.73, 1,598.76 and 758.65 is: 1,137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.73 : 1,598.76 = 758.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.73/1,598.76 = 758.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.73x = 1,598.76 × 758.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.73x = 1,212,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,899.27/1,066.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.03

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