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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.80, 1,587.53 and 752.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.80, 1,587.53 and 752.28 is: 1,037.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.80 : 1,587.53 = 752.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.80/1,587.53 = 752.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.80x = 1,587.53 × 752.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.80x = 1,194,267.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,267.07/1,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.77

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