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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.58, 1,493.44 and 751.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.58, 1,493.44 and 751.10 is: 1,037.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.58 : 1,493.44 = 751.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.58/1,493.44 = 751.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.58x = 1,493.44 × 751.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.58x = 1,121,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,713.44/1,081.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.11

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