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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.61, 1,525.53 and 751.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.61, 1,525.53 and 751.82 is: 1,037.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.61 : 1,525.53 = 751.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.61/1,525.53 = 751.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.61x = 1,525.53 × 751.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.61x = 1,146,916.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,916.34/1,105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.37

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