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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.70, 1,653.18 and 754.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.70, 1,653.18 and 754.98 is: 1,131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.70 : 1,653.18 = 754.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.70/1,653.18 = 754.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.70x = 1,653.18 × 754.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.70x = 1,248,115.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,115.58/1,102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.88

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