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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119, 1,544.42 and 759.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119, 1,544.42 and 759.94 is: 1,048.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119 : 1,544.42 = 759.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119/1,544.42 = 759.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119x = 1,544.42 × 759.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119x = 1,173,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,666.53/1,119
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.85

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