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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.73, 1,677.06 and 753.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.73, 1,677.06 and 753.63 is: 1,129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.73 : 1,677.06 = 753.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.73/1,677.06 = 753.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.73x = 1,677.06 × 753.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.73x = 1,263,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,882.73/1,118.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.75

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