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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.19, 1,589.96 and 759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.19, 1,589.96 and 759.96 is: 1,049.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.19 : 1,589.96 = 759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.19/1,589.96 = 759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.19x = 1,589.96 × 759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.19x = 1,208,294.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,294.25/1,151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.61

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