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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.86, 1,561.08 and 758.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.86, 1,561.08 and 758.72 is: 1,046.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.86 : 1,561.08 = 758.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.86/1,561.08 = 758.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.86x = 1,561.08 × 758.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.86x = 1,184,422.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,422.62/1,131.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.44

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