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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.96, 1,651.44 and 755.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.96, 1,651.44 and 755.18 is: 1,132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.96 : 1,651.44 = 755.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.96/1,651.44 = 755.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.96x = 1,651.44 × 755.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.96x = 1,247,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,134.46/1,100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.77

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