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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.34, 1,587.61 and 759.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.34, 1,587.61 and 759.12 is: 1,047.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.34 : 1,587.61 = 759.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.34/1,587.61 = 759.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.34x = 1,587.61 × 759.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.34x = 1,205,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,186.50/1,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.68

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