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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.17, 1,559.37 and 757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.17, 1,559.37 and 757.84 is: 1,045.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.17 : 1,559.37 = 757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.17/1,559.37 = 757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.17x = 1,559.37 × 757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.17x = 1,181,752.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,752.96/1,130.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.64

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