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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.73, 1,559.67 and 757.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.73, 1,559.67 and 757.34 is: 1,045.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.73 : 1,559.67 = 757.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.73/1,559.67 = 757.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.73x = 1,559.67 × 757.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.73x = 1,181,200.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,200.48/1,129.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.56

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