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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.85, 1,662.45 and 752.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.85, 1,662.45 and 752.46 is: 1,129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.85 : 1,662.45 = 752.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.85/1,662.45 = 752.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.85x = 1,662.45 × 752.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.85x = 1,250,927.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,927.13/1,107.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.15

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