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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,066.76, 1,598.57 and 759.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,066.76, 1,598.57 and 759.23 is: 1,137.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,066.76 : 1,598.57 = 759.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,066.76/1,598.57 = 759.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,066.76x = 1,598.57 × 759.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,066.76x = 1,213,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,682.30/1,066.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.73

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