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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.17, 1,672.65 and 752.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.17, 1,672.65 and 752.29 is: 1,128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.17 : 1,672.65 = 752.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.17/1,672.65 = 752.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.17x = 1,672.65 × 752.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.17x = 1,258,313.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,313.69/1,115.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.36

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