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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.92, 1,580.04 and 752.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.92, 1,580.04 and 752.70 is: 1,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.92 : 1,580.04 = 752.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.92/1,580.04 = 752.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.92x = 1,580.04 × 752.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.92x = 1,189,296.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,296.11/1,144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.76

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