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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.85, 1,655.36 and 750.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.85, 1,655.36 and 750.38 is: 1,126.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.85 : 1,655.36 = 750.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.85/1,655.36 = 750.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.85x = 1,655.36 × 750.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.85x = 1,242,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,139.82/1,102.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.30

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