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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.25, 2,059.08 and 756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.25, 2,059.08 and 756.44 is: 1,135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.25 : 2,059.08 = 756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.25/2,059.08 = 756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.25x = 2,059.08 × 756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.25x = 1,557,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,570.48/1,372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.05

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