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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.92, 1,504.56 and 755.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.92, 1,504.56 and 755.13 is: 1,133.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.92 : 1,504.56 = 755.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.92/1,504.56 = 755.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.92x = 1,504.56 × 755.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.92x = 1,136,138.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,138.39/1,001.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.96

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