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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.36, 1,875.83 and 753.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.36, 1,875.83 and 753.57 is: 1,039.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.36 : 1,875.83 = 753.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.36/1,875.83 = 753.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.36x = 1,875.83 × 753.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.36x = 1,413,565.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,565.45/1,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.88

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