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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.76, 1,521.66 and 751.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.76, 1,521.66 and 751.84 is: 1,038.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.76 : 1,521.66 = 751.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.76/1,521.66 = 751.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.76x = 1,521.66 × 751.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.76x = 1,144,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,044.85/1,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.38

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