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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.76, 1,495.10 and 752.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.76, 1,495.10 and 752.98 is: 1,038.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.76 : 1,495.10 = 752.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.76/1,495.10 = 752.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.76x = 1,495.10 × 752.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.76x = 1,125,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,780.40/1,083.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.77

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