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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.52, 1,590.19 and 758.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.52, 1,590.19 and 758.76 is: 1,047.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.52 : 1,590.19 = 758.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.52/1,590.19 = 758.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.52x = 1,590.19 × 758.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.52x = 1,206,570.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,570.67/1,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.81

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