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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.86, 1,524.50 and 751.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.86, 1,524.50 and 751.07 is: 1,036.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.86 : 1,524.50 = 751.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.86/1,524.50 = 751.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.86x = 1,524.50 × 751.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.86x = 1,144,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,994.84/1,104.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.33

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