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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.62, 1,591.48 and 755.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.62, 1,591.48 and 755.71 is: 1,042.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.62 : 1,591.48 = 755.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.62/1,591.48 = 755.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.62x = 1,591.48 × 755.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.62x = 1,202,689.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,689.39/1,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.54

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