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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.56, 1,559.42 and 757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.56, 1,559.42 and 757.04 is: 1,045.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.56 : 1,559.42 = 757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.56/1,559.42 = 757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.56x = 1,559.42 × 757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.56x = 1,180,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,543.32/1,129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.14

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