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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.96, 1,587.72 and 757.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.96, 1,587.72 and 757.30 is: 1,044.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.96 : 1,587.72 = 757.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.96/1,587.72 = 757.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.96x = 1,587.72 × 757.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.96x = 1,202,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,380.36/1,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.68

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