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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.76, 1,588.77 and 758.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.76, 1,588.77 and 758.45 is: 1,047.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.76 : 1,588.77 = 758.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.76/1,588.77 = 758.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.76x = 1,588.77 × 758.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.76x = 1,205,002.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,002.61/1,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.14

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