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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.24, 1,536.16 and 751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.24, 1,536.16 and 751.44 is: 1,125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.24 : 1,536.16 = 751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.24/1,536.16 = 751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.24x = 1,536.16 × 751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.24x = 1,154,332.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,332.07/1,025.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.91

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