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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.62, 1,627.26 and 755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.62, 1,627.26 and 755.20 is: 1,133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.62 : 1,627.26 = 755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.62/1,627.26 = 755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.62x = 1,627.26 × 755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.62x = 1,228,907.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,907.75/1,084.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.04

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