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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.62, 1,567.68 and 758.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.62, 1,567.68 and 758.13 is: 1,046.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.62 : 1,567.68 = 758.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.62/1,567.68 = 758.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.62x = 1,567.68 × 758.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.62x = 1,188,505.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,505.24/1,135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.57

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