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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.95, 1,656.55 and 757.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.95, 1,656.55 and 757.23 is: 1,135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.95 : 1,656.55 = 757.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.95/1,656.55 = 757.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.95x = 1,656.55 × 757.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.95x = 1,254,389.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,389.36/1,104.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.25

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