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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.79, 1,568.12 and 758.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.79, 1,568.12 and 758.22 is: 1,046.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.79 : 1,568.12 = 758.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.79/1,568.12 = 758.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.79x = 1,568.12 × 758.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.79x = 1,188,970.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,970.27/1,135.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.82

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