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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.08, 1,569.23 and 758.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.08, 1,569.23 and 758.32 is: 1,046.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.08 : 1,569.23 = 758.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.08/1,569.23 = 758.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.08x = 1,569.23 × 758.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.08x = 1,189,976.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,976.47/1,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.52

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