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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.64, 1,505.34 and 759.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.64, 1,505.34 and 759.90 is: 1,047.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.64 : 1,505.34 = 759.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.64/1,505.34 = 759.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.64x = 1,505.34 × 759.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.64x = 1,143,907.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,907.87/1,091.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.88

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