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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,487.51, 2,233.31 and 757.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,487.51, 2,233.31 and 757.59 is: 1,137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,487.51 : 2,233.31 = 757.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,487.51/2,233.31 = 757.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,487.51x = 2,233.31 × 757.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,487.51x = 1,691,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,929.53/1,487.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.43

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