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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.72, 1,475.52 and 759.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.72, 1,475.52 and 759.68 is: 1,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.72 : 1,475.52 = 759.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.72/1,475.52 = 759.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.72x = 1,475.52 × 759.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.72x = 1,120,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,923.03/1,070.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.89

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