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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.52, 1,519.32 and 753.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.52, 1,519.32 and 753.04 is: 1,038.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.52 : 1,519.32 = 753.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.52/1,519.32 = 753.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.52x = 1,519.32 × 753.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.52x = 1,144,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,108.73/1,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.66

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