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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.28, 1,675.68 and 752.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.28, 1,675.68 and 752.80 is: 1,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.28 : 1,675.68 = 752.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.28/1,675.68 = 752.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.28x = 1,675.68 × 752.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.28x = 1,261,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,451.90/1,119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.02

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