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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133, 1,563.24 and 754.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133, 1,563.24 and 754.88 is: 1,041.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133 : 1,563.24 = 754.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133/1,563.24 = 754.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133x = 1,563.24 × 754.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133x = 1,180,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,058.61/1,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.53

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