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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.36, 1,495.72 and 751.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.36, 1,495.72 and 751.66 is: 1,037.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.36 : 1,495.72 = 751.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.36/1,495.72 = 751.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.36x = 1,495.72 × 751.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.36x = 1,124,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,272.90/1,083.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.76

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