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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.98, 1,630.76 and 757.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.98, 1,630.76 and 757.56 is: 1,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.98 : 1,630.76 = 757.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.98/1,630.76 = 757.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.98x = 1,630.76 × 757.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.98x = 1,235,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,391.54/1,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.31

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