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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.14, 1,533.09 and 756.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.14, 1,533.09 and 756.42 is: 1,043.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.14 : 1,533.09 = 756.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.14/1,533.09 = 756.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.14x = 1,533.09 × 756.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.14x = 1,159,659.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,659.94/1,111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.67

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