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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.29, 1,503.66 and 757.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.29, 1,503.66 and 757.91 is: 1,046.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.29 : 1,503.66 = 757.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.29/1,503.66 = 757.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.29x = 1,503.66 × 757.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.29x = 1,139,642.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,642.71/1,089.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.22

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