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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.74, 1,383.79 and 754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.74, 1,383.79 and 754.96 is: 1,042.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.74 : 1,383.79 = 754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.74/1,383.79 = 754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.74x = 1,383.79 × 754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.74x = 1,044,699.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,699.18/1,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.89

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