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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.02, 1,501.72 and 756.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.02, 1,501.72 and 756.59 is: 1,045.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.02 : 1,501.72 = 756.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.02/1,501.72 = 756.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.02x = 1,501.72 × 756.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.02x = 1,136,176.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,176.93/1,087.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.22

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