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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.02, 1,615.14 and 752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.02, 1,615.14 and 752.76 is: 1,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.02 : 1,615.14 = 752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.02/1,615.14 = 752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.02x = 1,615.14 × 752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.02x = 1,215,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,812.79/1,078.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.82

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