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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.03, 1,649.72 and 753.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.03, 1,649.72 and 753.32 is: 1,129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.03 : 1,649.72 = 753.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.03/1,649.72 = 753.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.03x = 1,649.72 × 753.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.03x = 1,242,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,755.06/1,100.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.75

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