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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.55, 1,589.49 and 758.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.55, 1,589.49 and 758.70 is: 1,047.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.55 : 1,589.49 = 758.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.55/1,589.49 = 758.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.55x = 1,589.49 × 758.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.55x = 1,205,946.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205,946.06/1,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.24

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