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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.50, 1,590.17 and 754.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.50, 1,590.17 and 754.11 is: 1,040.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.50 : 1,590.17 = 754.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.50/1,590.17 = 754.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.50x = 1,590.17 × 754.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.50x = 1,199,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,159.33/1,152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.49

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