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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.74, 1,602.56 and 759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.74, 1,602.56 and 759.94 is: 1,140.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.74 : 1,602.56 = 759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.74/1,602.56 = 759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.74x = 1,602.56 × 759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.74x = 1,217,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,849.45/1,067.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.59

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