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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.33, 1,659.36 and 754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.33, 1,659.36 and 754.71 is: 1,130.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.33 : 1,659.36 = 754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.33/1,659.36 = 754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.33x = 1,659.36 × 754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.33x = 1,252,335.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,335.59/1,107.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.95

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