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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.56, 1,706.38 and 752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.56, 1,706.38 and 752.60 is: 1,128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.56 : 1,706.38 = 752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.56/1,706.38 = 752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.56x = 1,706.38 × 752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.56x = 1,284,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,284,221.59/1,137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.93

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