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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.62, 1,501.59 and 755.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.62, 1,501.59 and 755.92 is: 1,043.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.62 : 1,501.59 = 755.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.62/1,501.59 = 755.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.62x = 1,501.59 × 755.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.62x = 1,135,081.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,081.91/1,087.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.64

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