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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.38, 1,492.74 and 751.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.38, 1,492.74 and 751.23 is: 1,035.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.38 : 1,492.74 = 751.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.38/1,492.74 = 751.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.38x = 1,492.74 × 751.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.38x = 1,121,391.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,391.07/1,083.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.09

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