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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.11, 1,559.42 and 757.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.11, 1,559.42 and 757.63 is: 1,046.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.11 : 1,559.42 = 757.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.11/1,559.42 = 757.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.11x = 1,559.42 × 757.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.11x = 1,181,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,463.37/1,129.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.37

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