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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.88, 1,679.72 and 755.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.88, 1,679.72 and 755.28 is: 1,133.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.88 : 1,679.72 = 755.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.88/1,679.72 = 755.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.88x = 1,679.72 × 755.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.88x = 1,268,658.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,658.92/1,118.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.87

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