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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.49, 1,591.37 and 755.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.49, 1,591.37 and 755.45 is: 1,041.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.49 : 1,591.37 = 755.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.49/1,591.37 = 755.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.49x = 1,591.37 × 755.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.49x = 1,202,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,188.73/1,154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.32

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