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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.41, 1,611.36 and 751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.41, 1,611.36 and 751.14 is: 1,125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.41 : 1,611.36 = 751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.41/1,611.36 = 751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.41x = 1,611.36 × 751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.41x = 1,210,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,356.95/1,075.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.48

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