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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.38, 1,670.75 and 757.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.38, 1,670.75 and 757.99 is: 1,137.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.38 : 1,670.75 = 757.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.38/1,670.75 = 757.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.38x = 1,670.75 × 757.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.38x = 1,266,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,411.79/1,113.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.45

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