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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.51, 1,652.88 and 754.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.51, 1,652.88 and 754.99 is: 1,131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.51 : 1,652.88 = 754.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.51/1,652.88 = 754.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.51x = 1,652.88 × 754.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.51x = 1,247,907.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,907.87/1,102.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.88

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