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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,130.37, 1,693.53 and 759.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,130.37, 1,693.53 and 759.30 is: 1,137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,130.37 : 1,693.53 = 759.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,130.37/1,693.53 = 759.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,130.37x = 1,693.53 × 759.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,130.37x = 1,285,897.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,285,897.33/1,130.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.59

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