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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.36, 1,675.82 and 751.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.36, 1,675.82 and 751.79 is: 1,126.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.36 : 1,675.82 = 751.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.36/1,675.82 = 751.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.36x = 1,675.82 × 751.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.36x = 1,259,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,858.22/1,118.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.53

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