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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.52, 1,615.95 and 754.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.52, 1,615.95 and 754.11 is: 1,129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.52 : 1,615.95 = 754.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.52/1,615.95 = 754.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.52x = 1,615.95 × 754.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.52x = 1,218,604.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,604.05/1,078.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.89

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