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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.36, 1,521.92 and 754.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.36, 1,521.92 and 754.24 is: 1,040.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.36 : 1,521.92 = 754.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.36/1,521.92 = 754.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.36x = 1,521.92 × 754.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.36x = 1,147,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,892.94/1,103.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.36

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